Everlasting Good News

 STRENGTH FOR MY DAYS 
A Daily Devotional by Bishop David Bakare

Everlasting Good News

Sunday, 1 September

 

And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. Revelations 14:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Ephesians 3:11-21 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

MORE LESSON: Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

The Good news of Jesus Christ is to be preached to all the people of this world. It is the power of God that saves those who believe, no matter who they are and where they are (Romans 1:16). This good news is to be preached to people in every nation, every tribe and every language (Matthew 28:18-20). This is God's only plan for the salvation of the world. Acts 4:12 says: Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name, under heaven, given among men whereby we must be saved.

We who believe this good news and have been saved by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ have a solemn duty. We must preach the goodnews with genuine conviction, and true compassion. We must not dilute the message. We must declare it as it is: Christ is the only way to God (John 14:6). As God's angels of salvation, we are to fly " through the heavens, "carrying this everlasting goodnews to people worldwide. This is no longer the age to crawl. Running will not even do the job; we must fly.

How? We can do this through multimedia; the internet, Pod casts, The SMS, radio, television, newspapers. Every available technology that gives a multiplier effect to the goodnews must be employed. We must fly, spreading the goodnews as fast and as far as we possibly can. This is because there is still so much to do, and the time is short (1 Corinthians 7:29).

But if we are going to fly effectively with the gospel, we cannot afford to neglect these two weapons: prayers and money.

1. Prayer is number one. This is the fuel that makes preaching of the goodnews effective. What aviation fuel is to airplane is what prayer is to the preaching of the Gospel of Christ. Psalm 2:8 says: Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

2. Money is number two: money gives wings for the Gospel to fly. Loose change will not do. Solid treasure is needed to make the goodnews of Christ to fly.

This is where God's call comes to you. Do you want the goodnews of Christ to really fly worldwide? Then get really committed to praying fervently, consistently and continuously for the Good news to fly all over the world with maximum impact. Get really committed to giving good money, continually and consistently, for the goodnews of Christ to fly into all nations of the world and great shall be your reward in heaven (Galatians 6:7).

 

Prayer/Action

* Give thanks to God that you have received the goodnews.

* Ask the Lord to use you to bring several people to Christ.

* Ask the Lord to help you to contribute significantly to the advancement of the Gospel of Christ.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Thank You LORD for September. I see lines falling to me, in pleasant places all through the month in the mighty name of Jesus.