By Paul Chappell
"And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to
himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not
imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of
reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did
beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to
God."
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
I read about a barber who had just been gloriously saved in
an old-fashioned revival meeting. The next morning at work he wanted to share
his new faith and witness to the lost. A customer came in, and the barber began
to shave him. He was trying to muster up the right words to say. Finally as he
stood with his razor poised over the man's throat he asked, "Are you
prepared to meet God?"
You may not always find exactly the right words, but God has
given to you and every Christian the task of representing Him to a lost and
dying world. For thousands of people, today is their last day before they enter
eternity. Of course we donĂ¢€™t know who those people are. But we do know that
God loves the people whose paths we cross and that He has entrusted to us the
most important message they can ever hear. The question is whether we will be
faithful to share that message with them.
It is said that D. L. Moody made a commitment to God that he
would not go to bed without having witnessed to at least one person. On several
occasions he went out late at night to find someone with whom he could share
the Gospel. There should be a sense of urgency and passion for the lost that
drives and motivates us to be effective ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
Today's Rooted Principle:
Share the Gospel with someone today. You never know who may
be getting a last chance to hear it.
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