Stand for Him
Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner
and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren
be enquired of, they are the messengers of the
churches, and the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 8:23).
When God puts you in a particular place of
work or business, His interest isn’t about
your office, because that doesn’t count in His Kingdom.
What matters isn’t whether you’re the Managing
Director or Chief Executive Officer; it’s not about
your rank or designation. What matters to God is how
effective you are in using your office to promote His
righteousness. He wants your passion for the Gospel,
for which He sent His Son to die.
Everywhere you are, you ought to be busy for the
Lord. If you stand for Him, He’ll stand for you. The
Apostle Paul, in our opening verse, was commending
the commitment of Titus and others who were with
him on his missionary journeys. Paul was proud of
their commitment to the Gospel. He said, “…they
are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of
Christ.” What a testimony! They were the apostles of
the churches, sent on missionary activities.
It makes no difference where you are, and what
you do; see yourself as a sent one; a minister of the
Gospel. Stand for the Lord. Preach the Gospel. Minister
the Word to those in your world. The Bible says He’s
made us “...able ministers of the new testament; not
of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth,
but the spirit giveth life” (2 Corinthians 3:6). You’re
an oracle of God! You’re His mouth-piece. Speak for
Him! Do His work.
Arise, and shine for the Lord! Do big things for
Him. Be bold. Be daring. Nothing should be terrifying
or intimidating enough to keep you quiet. Preach
the Gospel as though you’re the only one the Lord
is relying on to do it. Be an activist for Jesus Christ,
bearing His message of faith, hope, and love. Fuel your
passion for the Gospel and keep preaching it with all
fervour, for the end is near.
Prayer
Lord, your Word is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your
faithfulness continues through all generations, desiring men
and women around the world to come to the knowledge of the
truth. I stand firm in the faith, unashamed and undeterred to
preach the Gospel and spread your righteousness around the
world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
1 Corinthians 16:13; Matthew 10:32-33; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 4:21-41
Leviticus 16-18
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 16:1-12
exodus 1