Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:10 – 21
The G12 vision is all about reaching out to people, but some of us begin to focus on the numbers instead. The constant mantra of “I must get my 12” becomes a pressurizing statement. Evangelism should never be done just for the sake of numbers – it should be done out of love, because “Christ’s love compels us” (v 14a). Why do you want to invite your friends to church? Why do you want them to get to know Christ? Is it so that you can add them to your sheep and feel proud of the numbers you have? Or is it because you truly love them and you wish for them to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ?
When we evangelize out of love, people can feel the love and sincerity behind our actions, and they will naturally be more open to what we tell them. Do not forget that “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (v20) As Christ’s ambassadors, we must remember to watch our behaviour and our actions. Are we acting in love and living our lives as good testimonies onto Christ? Today I feel that the plea to be reconciled to God is not just for our non-believing friends out there. Today, it is also a plea from the Lord to you, telling you “be reconciled to Me”.
How have you been behaving?
Have you just been “Christian” but not really “Christ-like”?
How many of us are guilty of just being “Sunday Christians”? We appear to be holy and close to God when it comes to church, when it comes to Sundays, but once we are away from the church community, we act like an entirely different person altogether!
Let’s not kid ourselves…what we are doing is hypocritical. Today if you are guilty of that and you know the Lord is speaking to you, repent and ask Him to help you in living your life as His ambassador, as a warrior of light in this troubled generation!
Don’t just play religion…be Christ-like!
Have you just been “Christian” but not really “Christ-like”?
How many of us are guilty of just being “Sunday Christians”? We appear to be holy and close to God when it comes to church, when it comes to Sundays, but once we are away from the church community, we act like an entirely different person altogether!
Let’s not kid ourselves…what we are doing is hypocritical. Today if you are guilty of that and you know the Lord is speaking to you, repent and ask Him to help you in living your life as His ambassador, as a warrior of light in this troubled generation!
Don’t just play religion…be Christ-like!
(today's devotion is brought to you by Shauna, Samantha and Wanlin)
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