DCLM Sincere Milk 25 April 2024 — The Most Essential Task
DCLM Sincere Milk 25 April 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Most Essential Task
Topic: The Most Essential Task
Text: Mark 13:5-10
5And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:
6For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
7And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
8For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
9But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
10And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
Key Verse: “And the gospel must first be published among all nations.” Mark 13:10
Message
The most essential task is to preach the gospel. This is the responsibility placed on every child who is a friend of Jesus. As far as you have repented of your sins, your duty is to preach the gospel to sinners. Jesus Christ before leaving this world gave the assignment to all His disciples and by extension to all His friends today to ensure that everyone in the world hears the gospel of Christ. The end of the world will not come until every nation hears the gospel. This is the desire of God that all should repent, but if they refuse to repent, judgment will come.
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What should we do to ensure that the whole world hears about Christ? We can start by talking about Jesus to our family members, friends, school mates, neighbours, teachers and parents. Warn them of the danger of remaining in sin and that they must genuinely repent of their sins so that they can inherit eternal life. If you are committed to this task, the Lord will bless you and on the final day you will have stars in your crown. The following can be of help to you as you undertake the most essential task – tracts, Christian literature and sound character.
Further Reading: Mark 16:15-20
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, give me the power and boldness to preach the gospel.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
