“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.” I Thessalonians 2:19-20 NKJV
I love this, maybe because I delight in sharing the good news of Yeshua Jesus. What a glorious testimony from Apostle Paul about the conversion of the saints in Thessalonica
During Paul's missionary journey answering the Macedonia call from the Holy Spirit, he passed through Thessalonia and as was his custom he went into the synagogue of the Jews. The bible says for three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explained and demonstrated that Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead. And Jesus whom he preached to them was the Christ (Acts 17:1-3 NKJV).
Unfortunately he faced so much persecution there from the Jews, they even beat Jason, his host. When Paul eventually left the city for Berea, these Jews followed him and stirred up the people of the city against him. Oh the joy and trials of evangelism.
Nevertheless, we could discern from his letter to the church in Thesselonica, that many did convert to Christianity despite all these trials.
“I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance...And likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents,” proclaims Yeshua to His disciples in Luke 15:7,10 (NKJV).
Can you imagine the rejoicing in heaven when one sinner repents and gives their life to Yeshua? This is the beauty of soul-winning. It brings a joy that is more glorious than any earthly celebration. Whenever someone accepts Yeshua as their lord and saviour, there is an incredible inner glow that bursts out in joyous exuberance.
Those who win souls are wise and there awaits them the crown of rejoicing in eternity.
#PrayerforToday
Almighty Father Elohim. Thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for the joy of soul winning. Bless me with grace to shorne my feet with the good news of the gospel (check armour of God) of Yeshua Christ Jesus. Help me to be a soul winner into Your kingdom. May many receive Your word from me. May they welcome it not as the word of men but as it is in truth, Your word. May it work effectively in all those who believe likewise in me. In the name of Yeshua our saviour. Amen
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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