Luke 15:20 (NIV) “So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”
The story of the prodigal son reveals a vivid picture of God’s immense mercy and compassion toward us. After the younger son lost everything living a life of indulgence, he finally decided to return to his father—though with heavy thoughts of being blamed, rejected, or even punished and made a servant. But things turned out to be very different from what he expected… and much better.
Before the son even reached his father, the father had already seen him from afar. Not only that, but the father didn’t wait for his son to come all the way; he ran to meet him.
This is remarkable because, according to traditional culture—then and now—grown men don’t usually run unless there’s an emergency or an overwhelming emotional reason. Adults simply don’t run without cause.
But this father broke that rule. He ran toward his son just like a small child would, and when he reached him, he embraced and kissed him tenderly. You can imagine the intense emotions the father had for his son.
It’s easy to picture a parent welcoming back a child they love who has been away for a long time. But it’s not so easy to see a parent welcome a wayward, proud, and failed child with such overwhelming love—especially after the son had been disrespected, lost his honor, and squandered everything.
This story reveals God’s heart for a sinner who genuinely repents.
Even before you finish asking to be forgiven, God has already run to you and embraced you. His grace to forgive far surpasses the number of sins we have committed.
Maybe you’ve been a prodigal child, returning to sins you had once left behind. What if you repented today in a meaningful way?
You left your marriage repent now. You returned to adultery and disgrace repent now. You went back to drunkenness and indulgence repent now.
God is ready to run to you and forgive you beyond your greatest expectations.
He will also help you. Just as the prodigal son “came to his senses,” you too can come to your senses today and leave behind your old life. No matter how many shameful mistakes you have made, just repent today. Throw away the curses of witchcraft, laziness, theft, and corruption that you have been practicing—and the Lord will heal you.
Remember, dying in your sins leads straight to hell. Why should it be that way when the One who forgives runs toward you?
Don’t hold Him back. Open your heart and return to your Creator.
The Lord bless you.
Shalom.
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Hebrews 12:29 (ESV)
For our God is a consuming fire.
God is called fire, but not just any fire — He is a consuming fire. That means He does not merely burn; He completely consumes, devours, and causes everything to vanish.
An example of this can be seen in the fire that fell upon the altar Elijah built. When that fire came down, it did not spare anything not the water, not the wood, not even the sacrifice. Everything was completely consumed.(1 Kings 18:38, ESV)
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
Unlike ordinary fire, which only burns or melts things and changes their form — like when metal is melted but not destroyed — the fire of God makes nothing remain. It consumes everything completely and without distinction.
This is a spiritual fire, not a physical one. When you are filled with this fire, nothing impure can survive in you. Wherever it touches, it destroys the works of the devil completely. When this fire dwells within you, it burns away all evil in your life.
That is why the Lord desires that we, His children whom He has redeemed, be filled with this consuming fire. He even tells us how to receive it in the following passage:
Isaiah 33:14–15 (ESV)
“Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire?Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?”He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly,who despises the gain of oppressions,who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe,who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshedand shuts his eyes from looking on evil.
Do you see who can dwell with the consuming fire? Not everyone — only those who live by these qualities.
In other words, those who strive to live holy and righteous lives.
This is the race we all run for the true strength of a Christian, after salvation, is holiness.That is the consuming fire within us.
May the Lord bless you.
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Question: What does it mean that Elizabeth “ Conceived ” (withdrew) for five months?
Answer: Let’s take a look…
Luke 1:24 (ESV):“After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden.”
The word translated here as “kept herself hidden” or “withdrew” means “to separate oneself” or “to withdraw.” “After these days, Elizabeth conceived and withdrew for five months.”
Elizabeth separated herself from societypossibly to thank God for the miracle of conceiving in her old age, or to avoid envy and hostility from others, or maybe to rest and spend private time reflecting and communing with God. Any one of these reasons—or all of them—could explain why she withdrew.
We also see that this was a good thing for Elizabeth because later, when she met Mary, her relative, she was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke prophetically about Mary and the child Jesus in her womb.
What does this teach us?
Not every blessing from God needs to be announced or witnessed immediately. Sometimes it’s good to withdraw or take time apart to thank God and pray for protection over that blessing. Announcing God’s blessings or the doors He opens before you find peace and clarity can be risky for you and those you share with.
Therefore, it’s wise not to be quick to speak but to be quick to seek quiet time with God and reflect on His goodness before sharing or testifying.
May the Lord help us.
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Answer: Let’s start by looking again at verse 11 of Luke 1.
Luke 1:11-17 (ESV/NIV blend): “And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. 15 For he will be great before the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”
These are the words the angel spoke to the elderly Zechariah about the child to be born—John the Baptist. The child would be filled with the Holy Spirit even before birth, would minister in the spirit of Elijah, and would turn many Israelites back to God. Most importantly, he would “give understanding to the rebels” — that is, he would bring wisdom and insight to those who are disobedient, leading them toward the righteous.
Before diving deeper into what it means that John “gave understanding to the rebels,” let’s first consider how he “made ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
Remember, some of Jesus’ disciples were first disciples of John the Baptist—like Andrew and Peter’s brother (John 1:35-41). These men were already spiritually “prepared” before they began following Jesus, so it was not hard for them to believe or understand Jesus’ message. This is what it means to make “a people prepared for the Lord.”
Now, back to the second part: “to give understanding to the rebels.”
Here we see two groups:
When the verse speaks of the “understanding of the righteous,” it implies there is also the “understanding of the unrighteous” — the mindset of those who do not know God. The “understanding of the righteous” is the kind that enables a person to see their Creator in holiness and purity. It’s the kind of understanding John refers to in Luke 3:8-14, where he calls people to genuine repentance and righteous living.
Luke 3:7-14 (NIV): “John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The axe is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.’ ‘What should we do then?’ the crowd asked. John answered, ‘Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.’ Even tax collectors came to be baptized. ‘Teacher,’ they asked, ‘what should we do?’ ‘Don’t collect any more than you are required to,’ he told them. Then some soldiers asked him, ‘And what should we do?’ He replied, ‘Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.’”
The “understanding of the unrighteous” teaches only religious identity — that they are Jews, descendants of Abraham, and therefore chosen. But the “understanding of the righteous” teaches that being a child of Abraham is not enough. True acceptance by God requires repentance and deeds consistent with faith.
Many responded by repenting and returning to God with their actions.
Similarly today, we need the “understanding of the righteous.” We cannot simply claim to be Christians with big church affiliations and fancy biblical titles while living in a way that contradicts the essence of our faith. We must gain the mind of the righteous.
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Genesis 3:15
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (NIV)
The only one foretold to crush the serpent’s (Satan’s) head is the offspring of the woman. This prophecy is found in Genesis 3:15.
This offspring is Jesus Christ, because He alone was born without a human father. We are all offspring of men, since our seed comes from our earthly fathers. But Christ is the seed that came down from heaven, which is why He is called the offspring of the woman.
By His victory over the powers of darkness—through His resurrection from the dead and ascension to heaven—He dealt a mighty blow directly to Satan’s head.
Because of this, humanity has crossed over from death to life.
The good news is that anyone who believes in Him becomes part of that offspring by faith, and so receives the same authority to crush the serpent’s power—until the kingdom of darkness is completely destroyed from the face of the earth.
Galatians 3:29“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” (NIV)
Luke 10:19“Behold, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” (NIV)
Remember, no other offspring—no African, no European, no Chinese, no Arab, no Jewish clan, no royal family—can truly destroy the powers of darkness. Even if humans unite with tanks and nuclear weapons, they cannot defeat them; instead, they risk becoming prey to those dark powers. Only the offspring of Jesus Christ possess that power.
The question is: How do we crush the serpent’s head?
We do it by continuing to preach. If you sit idle and do not witness the gospel of Christ to sinners, if you neglect the Lord’s harvest field, know this: the “boots” (authority and power) you have been given at your feet are useless unless you use them!
You are giving Satan permission to rejoice in the Lord’s field. The only sure way to quickly drive Satan away is to encounter one sinner and witness to them about salvation.
When the apostles returned from preaching, rejoicing over their victories, Jesus said,
“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” (Luke 10:18 ESV)
Stand firm. Use your authority well. Continue to crush, truly crush, and destroy the enemy through the gospel.
Not by simply shouting “I crush Satan!” or saying “Leave, Satan!” but by preaching the gospel.
Another way to crush Satan is through prayer and living a holy life, while still preaching the gospel of Christ—this deeply wounds Satan.
Wake up, put on your boots, and go after every thicket in the Lord’s field where the serpents hide. Keep crushing until the good news of the kingdom reaches all the world.
The Lord be with you.
Amen.
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To answer this, it’s important to first understand what the Church is.
The Church is not a building or a specific location; it is the people those called by God, saved by grace, and gathered together with one purpose: to worship and serve Him.
These believers can meet in formal settings, but they can also gather in informal places for worship activities, provided they meet the necessary spiritual criteria.
The early Church gathered in the Temple (a formal place designated for worship), but they also met in homes, along riverbanks, and in classrooms.
Acts 2:46 (NKJV):
“So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.”
Acts 5:42 (NKJV):
“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”
As we know, homes were places where many activities occurred. After worship, there might be celebrations or social gatherings, but that did not prevent them from fulfilling God’s intended purposes.
Therefore, it can be acceptable that, if there is no official place yet, worship can take place in school buildings, halls, open fields, or even under trees—as long as unity exists and the intention is Christ. However, there are large churches that have succeeded but still do not have official gathering places… yet the church has been established.
Things to consider include your discretion, the decorum, and the peaceful spiritual environment at that time. If these are present when you gather, then God is with you… it is not a sin.
However, it is wise and better for a church to seek an official place for gathering, one that will be used solely for their worship activities.
Isaiah 61:1–3 (NIV) “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners,to comfort all who mourn,and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”
Isaiah 61:1–3 (NIV)
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners,to comfort all who mourn,and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”
In Scripture, ashes symbolize mourning, repentance, destruction, and loss. They represent what remains when fire has consumed everything valuable. In the Old Testament, those in deep sorrow or repentance would sit in ashes or cover themselves with them to express grief and humility before God. Job did this when he lost everything (Job 2:8), and Mordecai tore his clothes and sat in ashes when he heard of the decree against the Jews (Esther 4:1).
But the Lord, through Isaiah, declares a divine exchange — beauty for ashes. The Hebrew word translated as “beauty” is pe’er, meaning a “beautiful headdress” or “crown of glory.” This means God replaces our shame and mourning with dignity, honor, and purpose. He restores what life and sin have destroyed.
Jesus Himself fulfilled this prophecy. In Luke 4:18–21 (NKJV), Jesus read
Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and proclaimed, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and proclaimed,
“Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
He is the Anointed One sent to bring spiritual restoration — to lift humanity out of the ashes of sin, despair, and death, and to crown them with eternal life and righteousness. This exchange is not merely emotional healing but the total transformation of a life surrendered to Him.
Throughout the Bible, God specializes in turning ashes into beauty.
Joseph was thrown into prison and forgotten — the ashes of betrayal and rejection — but God exalted him to the throne of Egypt (Genesis 41:39–41).
Peter denied Christ three times, yet through repentance, he was restored and became a foundational leader in the early Church (John 21:15–17).
Ruth, once a grieving widow, became the great-grandmother of King David, part of the lineage of Christ (Ruth 4:13–17).
These examples reveal that no matter how hopeless a situation appears, God can bring forth something glorious from what seems destroyed.
The divine exchange described in Isaiah 61:3 reflects the essence of the Gospel — the great substitution. Christ bore our sins, sorrows, and shame on the cross so that we might receive His righteousness, joy, and peace.
As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) says, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) says,
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
This exchange of ashes for beauty is therefore both spiritual and practical — a transformation of the soul that manifests in renewed purpose, peace, and praise.
When Christ redeems a person, He does not merely remove their pain — He gives them a new identity. Believers are called “oaks of righteousness” — strong, deeply rooted, and enduring. This speaks of stability and divine planting. God restores us not only for our sake but so that His glory might be displayed through our lives (Isaiah 61:3b).
This means every testimony of restoration — every life raised from ashes — becomes a living witness of His grace and power.
True restoration begins when one surrenders to Christ. The beauty He offers cannot be found in the world but only in relationship with Him. As
Jesus said in John 15:5 (NIV), “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Jesus said in John 15:5 (NIV),
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
If you are walking through the ashes of brokenness, loss, or sin, know this: Christ is ready to exchange your pain for His peace, your mourning for His joy, and your ashes for His beauty.
If you would like to receive this exchange today, pray from your heart:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You with my ashes — my pain, my failures, and my sins. I believe You died for me and rose again to give me new life. Today, I surrender my life to You. Clothe me with Your righteousness, fill me with Your Spirit, and make my life a testimony of Your beauty. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
May the Lord turn your ashes into beauty, your sorrow into joy, and your mourning into praise.
As Romans 8:28 (NIV) reminds us: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
As Romans 8:28 (NIV) reminds us:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Your ashes today can become your crown tomorrow — if you are in Christ Jesus.
One day, as Jesus was teaching in a certain house, a large crowd gathered there. Suddenly, some people brought a man who was completely paralyzed and could do nothing for himself. They laid him before Jesus, hoping that He would heal him. However, Jesus’ response was different from their expectations. He did not lay hands on the man and tell him to rise and walk. Instead, He said to him,
“Friend, your sins are forgiven.”(Luke 5:17-20)
Luke 5:17-20 (NKJV)[17] Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.[18] Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed; whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him.[19] And when they could not find how they might bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus.[20] When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
The human eye may see healing as a physical miracle, something external, something that can be visibly observed. But in God’s eyes, true healing begins with the forgiveness of sins. Once sins are forgiven, everything else follows.
The forgiveness of sins comes when we believe in Jesus Christ and truly repent. It is in this moment that we receive the forgiveness of our sins and, consequently, the healing of all other areas of our lives.
Colossians 1:13-14 (NKJV)[13] He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,[14] in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Acts 26:18 (NKJV)[18] “to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”
It is astonishing to see how people come to Jesus with their ailments some with physical paralysis, others with the paralysis of their careers, families, or personal lives hoping for healing in the ways they expect. Yet, when they encounter the Gospel of salvation and the message of repentance, they often shy away and run towards prayer and anointing oil, hoping for a quick fix.
Every issue we face whether physical, emotional, financial, or relational has its root in sin. When your life is laid bare before the Lord, and His light shines on it, true healing is found.
Do not run from this truth. Do not seek shortcuts or temporary solutions. First, receive forgiveness for your sins, and everything else will follow. Accept salvation, embrace life, and receive healing. What good is it if you gain the whole world, your health, your peace, and yet in the end, face eternal destruction in hell?
Mark 8:36-37 (NKJV)[36] For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?[37] Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
If you have not yet accepted Christ into your life that is, if you have not received the forgiveness of your sins then the time is now. Reach out to us at the contact number provided for guidance on how to receive Jesus as your Savior.
Exodus 4:6–7 (ESV) 6 Again, the Lord said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” And he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow. 7 Then God said, “Put your hand back inside your cloak.” So he put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, it was restored like the rest of his flesh.
Exodus 4:8 (ESV) “If they will not believe you,” God said, “or listen to the first sign, they may believe the latter sign.”
The main reason Yahweh (the Lord God) caused Moses’ hand to become leprous and then healed it was to demonstrate His divine power to heal a critical message to the Israelites who were suffering under slavery in Egypt. This sign was not only a demonstration of divine power but also a prophetic revelation: that God is the One who has power over sickness, suffering, and all human affliction.
By showing that He could inflict and immediately heal a disease like leprosy a disease that was incurable and highly stigmatized in ancient times God was revealing Himself as “Jehovah Rapha,” the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:22–26 (ESV, excerpts) 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water because it was bitter… 25 And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a log, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet… 26 saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes… I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer [Hebrew: Yahweh Rapha].”
This miracle of Moses’ leprous hand symbolized more than physical healing; it was a sign of God’s power to restore physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Just as God could turn bitter waters into sweet and a diseased hand into healthy flesh, He can also turn suffering into joy, slavery into freedom, and sin into righteousness.
Even today, God remains unchanging in His nature. He is still Jehovah Rapha the Lord who heals (Malachi 3:6). He desires to heal His people, if they will hear and obey His voice.
This healing, restoring God has now made His greatest act of healing available through His Son, Jesus Christ, who came not only to heal physical diseases but to heal the deepest sickness of all: sin.
Isaiah 53:5 (ESV) “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of God’s healing promise. If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, what are you waiting for? Believe in Him today, and you will be saved and healed.
Matthew 20:6 (ESV) “And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’”
Matthew 20:6 (ESV)
“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’”
Jesus told a parable in Matthew 20 that not only described the Kingdom of Heaven but also revealed a powerful truth about our role in God’s mission. The parable describes a landowner who hires laborers for his vineyard at different times throughout the day — early morning, 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., and finally, 5 p.m. (the eleventh hour).
Even with just one hour left in the workday, the master was still hiring.
He found people standing idle and asked a piercing question:“Why do you stand here idle all day?”
In this parable, the landowner represents God, the vineyard represents His Kingdom, and the workers represent believers who are called to serve. The different hours of the day represent different moments in life or history when people are called into ministry.
God is always calling laborers into His harvest field — no matter the time or circumstance.
Jesus said in another place:
Matthew 9:37–38, ESV “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37–38, ESV
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
The problem is not a lack of work — it’s a lack of willing workers.
Some may think, “It’s too late for me to serve God. I’ve wasted too much time.”But the parable teaches that even those who join the work late in the day — the eleventh-hour workers — are still welcome and still rewarded.
God’s grace isn’t bound by time.What matters is your obedience when you hear the call.
Romans 11:29, ESV For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” —
Romans 11:29, ESV
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” —
Here are some of the most common reasons people delay or avoid serving in God’s vineyard — and what Scripture says in response.
Many feel they are not qualified:“I’m too young,” “I’m not educated,” “I don’t know the Bible,” “I’m shy,” “I don’t speak well.”
But God doesn’t call the equipped — He equips the called.
1 Corinthians 1:27, ESV “But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
1 Corinthians 1:27, ESV
“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
Look at Moses — he said:
Exodus 4:10 Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent… I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
Exodus 4:10
Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent… I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
But God answered:
Exodus 4:11–12, ESV “Who has made man’s mouth?… Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth.”
Exodus 4:11–12, ESV
“Who has made man’s mouth?… Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth.”
If God can use Moses, He can use you.
Some believers delay ministry, thinking they need a dramatic calling or special moment to serve. But the Great Commission has already been given to all believers:
Matthew 28:19, ESV Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
Matthew 28:19, ESV
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
There is no need to wait for a voice from heaven.The time is now.
“2 Corinthians 6:2, ESV, Behold now is the favorable time; now is the day of salvation.” —
“2 Corinthians 6:2, ESV,
Behold now is the favorable time; now is the day of salvation.” —
You were called the moment you were saved.Don’t wait for permission — you already have it in Christ.
Worries about money, jobs, relationships, or personal security often distract believers from God’s mission.
Jesus warned us about this:
Matthew 13:22, ESV “But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
Matthew 13:22, ESV
“But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
In Haggai’s time, people neglected rebuilding God’s temple to focus on their own homes and lives:
Haggai 1:4, ESV “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
Haggai 1:4, ESV
“Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
Don’t wait until you’re “settled” to serve God. That day may never come.
Matthew 6:33, ESV “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33, ESV
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Let’s be honest — sometimes the issue is simply lack of motivation.We want results without effort. We prefer comfort over sacrifice.
But serving God costs something. Jesus said:
Luke 9:23, ESV “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23, ESV
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
The Gospel does not advance on autopilot. It spreads through intentional prayer, sacrifice, and action.
We are living in the eleventh hour — near the end of the age. There’s no time to waste.
John 9:4, NIV “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”
John 9:4, NIV
“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”
The church doesn’t just need more listeners — it needs more laborers.
You have something to contribute:A testimony, a gift, a word of encouragement, a prayer.
You may not preach from a pulpit — but you can witness to a neighbor.You may not be a missionary overseas — but you can be one in your workplace, school, or community.
In the parable, all the workers — whether hired in the morning or at the eleventh hour — received the same reward (Matthew 20:10).
God doesn’t reward based on how long you’ve worked, but how faithfully you respond when He calls.
Start with what you know — Share your testimony, a Bible verse, or what you’ve learned in church.
Pray for opportunities to serve and witness.
Join your local church’s ministry or outreach — even small roles matter.
Don’t wait for a perfect moment — the time is now.
Corinthians 15:58, ESV “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Corinthians 15:58, ESV
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Don’t be content with being a churchgoer. Be a kingdom worker.
It’s not too late.It’s not too little.You are not too weak.God can and will use you — if you say yes.
Pass this message on to someone else. Be a witness.Be a worker in God’s vineyard.
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