Advance the Gospel in the Way that God Leads you
“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” (Matthew 28:18-20 WEB)
Jesus was not just commissioning the apostles to preach the Gospel. It is obvious because the twelve did not manage to reach all the nations in their lifetime. This commission is for every believer throughout time. The words which Jesus spoke in the passage above are know as “The Great Commission”.
I am so glad that Jesus did not just give a command and leave us scratching our heads on how to fulfill it. He sandwiched the command between two statements of provision.
Firstly, Jesus used all the authority He had to give us authority to preach the Gospel so that people from all nations would be saved.
Then, at the end of the passage, He assured us of His ever-abiding presence with us.
We are not trying to preach the Gospel by our own strength and eloquence. We have Jesus’ authority which allows us to access God’s power for confirming signs and wonders to back up our message. Additionally, Jesus is with us through His Spirit, to empower us to preach, and to teach us what to say or do.
Although every Christian is sent to preach the Gospel, relatively few are called to preach from stage. Most do not. When the words “preach” or “ministry” are used, don’t limit your imagination to some person in a suit preaching from the stage to a huge crowd.
There may be Christians led by the Spirit to start a soup kitchen where they feed the poor and share the love of Christ by their actions.
Other Christians are led to buy gifts and hand them out to the people they know. The gifts may contain a handwritten note, saying things like, “I know you’re going through a tough time, but I am praying that God will surely help and restore you. The Lord Jesus loves you with an everlasting love!”
There are so many ways to minister the Gospel to others. The Holy Spirit knows all the ways, and He matches you with a certain way that fits you. That is why it is pointless to compare yourself with others.
I first learnt about Pastor Joseph Prince and New Creation Church because my friend and business associate handed me the book “Destined to Reign”.
I remember I was sitting on a coach in Las Vegas, USA, on the way to see the Grand Canyon. The book was my good companion during the journey, and I was absolutely mind-blown by Pastor’s sharing of the true Gospel. The chains of legalism and performance-based salvation fell off, and the sweet love of God flooded my heart.
After that vacation, I invited myself to that business associate’s church (NCC), determined to heard more Gospel truths from Pastor Prince in person. You see, this Christian lady’s ministry looked different from a pastor preaching on stage. She handed out books that she bought, and these acts of friendliness and generosity planted seeds of the Gospel in people’s hearts, producing a powerful ripple effect that blessed many.
You are uniquely designed by God. Your calling is also tailor-made for you. No one can do it better because you have a unique set of life experiences, relationships, gifts, and knowledge to reach a niche crowd of the unsaved.
Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you and give you opportunities to share the Gospel in the way that He wants you to.
Even if you are not good with words, and you consider yourself antisocial, if you are good at earning lots of money, then give towards ministries that preach the true Gospel which is the Grace of Christ. This is why God blessed you with wealth and the power to get it. Your giving enables ministries to reach more people with the Gospel and plant more seeds for salvation.
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Bad experiences in the past doesn’t mean we give up on being led to the right local church community for us.
I was in a few local churches before i finally felt happy and peaceful permanently settling down in New Creation Church in Singapore as my local church community.
What happens if the local church you attend is not completely share the same doctrine as you?
If you have a sure confidence in what you believe and it aligns with God’s word, then just listen and apply the parts that your church is teaching correctly and carry on with what you believe to be right.
If your beliefs differ too much from what is preached at your local church and you have no peace in your spirit, then continue to attend as you search for a new local church to settle in, as guided by the Holy Spirit.
Don’t give up on finding a Jesus-centered local church that exalts God’s love and Grace—continue your search patiently and I believe the Lord will lead you to one that’s a good fit for you.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.”” (Matthew 18:20 WEB)
There is a special anointing present when believers are physically gathered in Jesus’ name.
Jesus is in the middle of the group of gathered believers through His omnipresent Spirit.
Jesus our Bridegroom has to remain in Heaven and wait for the Rapture before meeting us face-to-face.
However, He is able to work and be present among us through the Holy Spirit which is also called the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:19) and the Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Peter 1:11).
When the Holy Spirit simultaneously appears among the groups of believers, He is present with power to dispense gifts and set captives free.
You will receive breakthroughs and experiences when you’re worshiping together with other believers that you won’t when you’re alone.
The body of Christ is made of many members that care for each other. Believers are meant to minister to one another—using our gifts and ministries to impart life and strength to others.
“But the one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires. For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot would say, “Because I’m not the hand, I’m not part of the body,” it is not therefore not part of the body. If the ear would say, “Because I’m not the eye, I’m not part of the body,” it’s not therefore not part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the smelling be? But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be? But now they are many members, but one body. The eye can’t tell the hand, “I have no need for you,” or again the head to the feet, “I have no need for you.” No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant propriety; whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part, that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. Or when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.”
(1 Corinthians 12:11-27 WEB)
You may be an eye and I may be a foot, but it doesn’t mean that either of us are inferior in any way.
We just serve different, unique functions and we are both needed—beneficial for the whole body of Christ.
There is no place for division or boasting in our different callings.
Not going to local church means you’re missing out on the ideal blessed life that God wants you to enjoy—fellowship with your family in God, benefiting from the gifts of others and having the sense of purpose from using your gifts to minister to others.
Like in the first verse I shared, there is a “one another” for the Christian life.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 WEB)
In different seasons of our life on earth, the strong ones in each season can lift up the ones who are weak.
Together, we can build up the body of Christ to reach its full stature—walking in love, good works and living according to what’s written for us who are under the New Covenant of Grace.
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Takeaways from Proverbs 19
(Day 12 of #ProverbsHesedWisdomChallenge to read a chapter from the Book of Proverbs each day which corresponds to the date as suggested by Pastor Joseph Prince in 7 Jan 2018’s Vision Sunday sermon -
http://www.miltongoh.net/miltons-blog/the-year-of-hesed-wisdom-vision-sunday-new-creation-church-theme-of-the-year-2018 ):
As Pastor Prince taught before, the devil likes pressure you and rush you to make bad decisions.
However, that is not God’s style. God leads by peace in your heart and doesn’t force you to do things against your will.
“Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).” (PROVERBS 19:2 AMP)
We see this often in movies: When something bad happens to the main character, he or she screams and shouts at God asking why that happened to him or her.
People are just so quick to blame God and they forget that the devil exists.
Anything bad is not caused by God. It’s caused by the sinfulness and foolishness of man who give in to the devil’s temptations.
“The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes]; Then his heart is resentful and rages against the LORD [for, being a fool, he blames the LORD instead of himself].” (PROVERBS 19:3 AMP)
The people of the world are quick to curry favor with the rich and famous while harboring the ulterior motive to get favors and benefits from the friendship.
When a person has no visible benefit to them, they treat him or her like they are insignificant.
We should be treating others with love and respect like how God’s word teaches, and not by whether we can make use of a person.
“Wealth makes many friends, But a poor man is separated from his friend.
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts. All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone.” (PROVERBS 19:4, 6-7 AMP)
Prioritize receiving God’s wisdom every day - all the blessings of God will pursue you.
Two great ways to keep understanding is to listen to Jesus-centered sermons and meditate on God’s word as you go about your day.
“He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.” (PROVERBS 19:8 AMP)
Luxury is more suitable for people with wisdom, who God can entrust with more money without them being consumed and destroyed in the process.
If we want an increase in our finances, focus on growing in God’s wisdom first.
He who is faithful with little is also faithful with much.
“Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.” (PROVERBS 19:10 AMP)
A big-hearted, forgiving person has a glory about him or her.
“Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].” (PROVERBS 19:11 AMP)
It is a terrible thing to be under God’s curse and judgement. Under the Law, because no one can keep the Law, man is always doomed to be cursed.
However it is a wonderful blessing to be under God’s grace.
Believers can enjoy a peaceful, happy life when they live by grace.
Pastor Prince taught before that the devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, and one of his tactics is to imitate Jesus (the Lion of Judah) and make us think that God is angry with us.
“The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.” (PROVERBS 19:12 AMP)
Material wealth is a lower blessing than a God-chosen spouse for you.
Always treasure your spouse.
“House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the LORD.” (PROVERBS 19:14 AMP)
We should bless people in need out of an overflow of the love and compassion that we have received from God, especially when we spend a lot of time in His word.
However God Himself promises to reward whoever blesses the poor.
“He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will repay him for his good deed.” (PROVERBS 19:17 AMP)
When disciplining your child, especially when caning, don’t do it to vent your own anger.
It should be done out of love, just enough severity to correct the misbehavior so that he or she won’t suffer worse consequences in the future.
Let a person with a bad temper bear the full responsibility and consequences for his or her mistakes, so that he or she will truly learn.
“Discipline and teach your son while there is hope, And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction. A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control]; For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.” (PROVERBS 19:18-19 AMP)
A teachable person can receive God’s wisdom.
Be willing to admit and learn from mistakes.
“Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, That you may be wise in the time to come.” (PROVERBS 19:20 AMP)
Trust the Lord, you don’t have worry about your future. God has it all prepared and planned out for you.
“Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the LORD’S purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).” (PROVERBS 19:21 AMP)
Praise and worship is so powerful. It can usher in life, peace and fend off evil.
“The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.” (PROVERBS 19:23 AMP)
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