“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.” 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Through…
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” Matthew 9:36-37 When Jesus Christ looked at the multitude, He saw people who were…
“And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” Jude 1:22-23 Believers are called not only to grow in faith but also to participate in the ministry of rescuing others. Some people need compassion and gentle guidance,…
“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 “This is the day the Lord has made!” he exclaimed as he…
“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were…
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” 2 Timothy 4:2 Fred once questioned whether Dapo’s devotion to Jesus had become excessive. He advised his friend to tone down the constant “God over everything” attitude. Fred suggested that if Dapo reduced the intensity with which…
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:21 “Are you a fool? Why are you so foolish? I cannot cope with this act of foolishness anymore. I have endured enough, but not…
“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that…
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Ella felt ashamed after repeating the same mistake her father had corrected; this was the fourth time she had disobeyed his instructions. She kept whispering to herself that her father would not forgive her this time. Convinced…