SENT AS A WITNESS
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John (John 1:6).
Some people argue that no one should say, “God sent me, ” but the Scripture already settles that. The Lord Jesus said in John 20:21, “…as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” Moreover, we read in our opening scripture that there was a man sent from God whose name was John. So, like John, you’re Godsent. You’ve been sent as a witness with the power of the Holy Spirit.
You’re not a wanderer in life; you’re a divine envoy. You’re heaven’s ambassador in the earth: “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:20). You’re a light bearer, and more than that, you’re light: “Ye are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:14). You’ve been sent to illuminate men’s path and light up the nations with the message of Christ’s salvation.
Refuse to let anyone convince you otherwise; you were born with a purpose. You came as a witness to your generation. Your life is God’s message. And being a witness means making disciples. The Master’s instruction wasn’t to simply lead men to Christ but to also make disciples of them: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV).
That means those you reach with the Gospel are to follow and observe your faith. They should walk in your steps in doctrine, in prayer, and in Kingdom service. They’re to follow the vision you’re following. The Apostle Paul understood this when he said, “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). True disciples lead others in the path they themselves are walking. Disciples make disciples. So, stay committed and be consistent in soul-winning. Be bold about your calling and faithful to your divine mission.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for choosing and sending me as your witness to my generation. I walk in the light of your Word and reflect your glory everywhere. I make disciples through the power of your Spirit, teaching and guiding them in the path of righteousness. I’m bold about my calling and faithful to my mission, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
If you’re blessed by this devotional, believing every word you heard by faith in your heart, and would love to make Jesus the lord of your life, then speak the confessions below out loud, and mean them with your heart:
“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”
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Message by Rev. Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
FURTHER STUDY
Luke 24:45–48 (KJV)
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
Acts 1:8 (KJV)
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 5:29–32 (KJV)
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 9:14-32 ;
Numbers 7-8
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 23:1-10;
Psalm 50-51
