SEEK DAILY (NBC) DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR APRIL 08, 2022 (WINNING OTHERS TO CHRIST)
TOPIC: WINNING OTHERS TO CHRIST
Bible Text: 1Thessalonians 2:7-9
Memory Verse: “So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8, NIV
MESSAGE
Yes, it is by believing the gospel that people are saved and won to Christ. However, the overall action of winning others to Christ requires also personal sacrifice and commitment.
Apostle Paul and his team avoided being burdens to the Thessalonians; they became gentle among them in the way a mother cares for her children. They showed love to the people in not only sharing the gospel with them but also in sharing their lives as well. All these they did, going the extra mile to win the Thessalonians to Christ.
In the same manner, Christians should be committed to winning others (souls) to Christ by willing to go to any length in propagating the gospel. We must show love to the people and avoid being burdens to them, we should be gentle among them, and care for them. In this way, they will believe the gospel and be won to Christ.
You are encouraged to take up the task of reaching others for Christ. Do not shirk this task for any reason. Depend on God for grace and strength, and He will help you – Take the bold step to save others, by winning others to Christ today, that way you are doing God’s will to please God.
Insight: Since Christ died for sinners, we must be willing to pay any price to reach them with the gospel.
Prayer: Lord, help me to walk in Your light and spread the gospel round about the world, wherever I find myself.
RBT Passage: 2 Samuel 23-24