PREACH THE GOSPEL WITH BOLDNESS
…every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ
is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that
spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it
should come; and even now already is it in the world
(1 John 4:3).
To better understand what we just read in
our opening scripture, it’s important to read
the next verse, which is 1 John 4:4. It says, “Ye are
of God, little children, and have overcome them:
because greater is he that is in you, than he that is
in the world.” There’s an antichrist spirit in the world;
there’re those who simply hate everything about
Jesus, but they’re not a factor, because you’ve already
overcome them.
Sometimes, we’re almost tempted to not share the
Gospel with such people, because we don’t know what
their reaction might be; so we become hesitant; no!
Refuse to be intimidated by their affront or effrontery;
proclaim the Gospel with the consciousness of the
power it bears, and the consciousness of the greater
One who lives in you.
Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel
of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation
to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16). The Gospel is for
everybody; it’ll produce results in the life of anyone
who hears and believes it. But for them to believe, they
must hear it first, and that’s where you come in, for they
can’t hear without a preacher (Romans 10:14).
Therefore, be bold to preach the Word everywhere
and to everyone. The Holy Spirit in you will speak
through you. He’ll confirm your words with signs
following (Mark 16:20). Understand that you’re the
bearer of His glory and righteousness to the world;
you’re the dispenser of His mercies and grace. You’re
His partner in soul winning, and He’s fortified you for
the job; do it unafraid!
Through you, He’s delivering men from darkness,
into light, and from the power of darkness unto God.
He’s establishing His righteousness and expanding His
Kingdom in the earth. You’re not walking in your own
strength; He’s your strength, and His glory is in your
life. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Righteous Father, I thank you for working in me, both
to will and to do of your good pleasure. Your grace
is at work in me to produce works of righteousness.
Nothing is impossible unto me, because the greater
One lives in me today and always, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Further study:
2 Corinthians 3:5-6; Matthew 10:8; Luke 10:3-9
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 10:25-42 & Joshua 23-24
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Romans 7:12-25 & Psalm 108