The Work of Missions
Last week I spoke about the WHY of missions. I would like to continue our focus on missions and missionaries by discussing the WORK of missions.
Last week I spoke about the WHY of missions. I would like to continue our focus on missions and missionaries by discussing the WORK of missions.
Bible students know that Jesus used the Word of God to repel Satan's temptations. What, then, should be our approach to the Bible? I submit unto you that we should love God's Word.
David is on the run from King Saul. This is a time of great affliction. He is in great distress and despair. So, he pours his heart out to God. May we learn from these words.
Every one of us has experienced things which has made a difference in us. Our text speaks of a life-changing event. May each believer catch a glimpse of God, anew and afresh.
Our text is a lesson on Christian living. It speaks directly concerning the type of Christian life every professing Christian should possess. May we hear and submit ourselves humbly before God.
God has promised us a future glorified body. But will it be like this one, or what shall it be? That will be our concern today. Let us think about the resurrected body.
Our verse could be adapted in our effort to reach the lost. We could use it to make an appeal unto them. Therefore, it is my objective to consider this verse, and note that it is a universal plea.
I desire to speak to you all, not just to fathers. I do so because the subject and principles discussed will apply to everyone here. The question that comes to mind is, "What is your legacy?"
David mentions there is joy in salvation. We ought to possess this joy! If sin has entered in and our joy is gone, then like David, we have the responsibility to make things right with God. Dear lost person, you can receive this joy!
Our text tells of a man who was very near a home in heaven, but yet had not found entrance. My objective is for you to examine your heart and know whether or not you have eternal life. Have you entered into life or are you still standing at the door?