When a world leader or the president of a nation dies, within the hour the whole world knows about it. This is because some individuals (correspondents and reporters of different news media) consider updating the whole world with the latest breaking story, their prime responsibility. Millions of dollars are invested daily, and many go to great lengths and risk their lives to report the latest news from different parts of the world. Now, let me ask you an important question: Do you preach the gospel or tell people about Jesus with the same zeal, enthusiasm and fervor as these ardent correspondents?
You are responsible for reaching the world for Jesus. Winning people to Christ all around the world is
our divine responsibility; it is our commission. Some aren’t doing it as they should, thus the power of God isn’t working through them; they have no convictions. Such people can’t walk in the power of the Spirit.
The Lord Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men...” (Matthew 5:16). Note that He didn’t say, “Let your light shine,” because it’s more than that. Everybody’s light is shinning but some are brighter than others. So, let your own light so shine that the world would see it. If your light is not seen, it simply means it’s dim. The Lord Jesus described John the Baptist as a burning and a shining light (John 5:35) because he went about his calling and mission in life with great conviction.
When the Lord Jesus gave the great commission in Matthew 28:18-20, He wasn’t only referring to great evangelists, He was also referring to every one of us! If He said it to Peter and to Paul, He is saying the same to you and me!
