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The Message of Salvation is still relevant The Great Commission still Matters

Scripture: Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

When we think of the encouraging messages we have delivered over time and all of the accolades we have received, and if for a moment, we could think about the platforms we have partake in and all the significant conferences we have been privy to attend, When we think of the significant huhHA moments, of our journey as Leaders, we can’t help but to give God praise, for his blessings.

Sometimes, I’m sure, we have to sit down and take a moment to digest where God has carried us from and where He has established us on today. Remembering all of the prophetic words, that has manifested in our lives, lets us know that God has always been there and we are truly blessed. I mean, We can feel special, and appreciated and even accomplished in the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah!

But I’m present on tonight, to remind us of a special message, I want to remind us that in the mist, of all of our accolades, and elevations and speaking engagements and in all the knowledge we may have embraced and consumed to deepen our study as Christian Leaders.

In the mist of it all, I want to remind us, that it is still important to go out and preach and teach the transformable message of salvation. It’s critical, that it remains at the forefront and #1 on the agenda. We have to preach Salvation on purpose, being intentional to persuade, not just the saved because they are already in the building, and they can keep attending church, and be consistent with their giving, but we are to persuade those who are outside of the building, those who are not quick to give, those not interested in our cash apps, those who are weary of the church, those who are spiritually deaf, and spiritually dead, those with no faith, those who are rough and rugged around the edges, those who don’t have knowledge and understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I truly believe, God is calling us, as the church, to step our game up. Just doing the altar call at the end of a sermon is not enough. Just participating in a conference is not enough. We have to go deeper and expand wider. This is the time to strategize to draw them in. People are hurting, they are broken, busted and disgusted, They have exhausted their ability to reason, they don’t know where to go or who to turn to. They have given up on life. They have no Hope. They have reached the lowest points in their lives, So what better time, to draw them in, than during this season of pandemic trials and tribulations. (Glory to God)

In Luke chapter 14 verse 23, The servants’ master, instructed him to go out into the highways and hedges

Luke 14:23 (KJV) states, “And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”

Just because there are some that will not say Yes to Christ, doesn’t mean there isn’t some that isn’t willing. We have to seek those who are willing.

Mark 16:15 (NLT) Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.

I’m here to remind us that, Everyone isn’t in our churches, everyone isn’t on zoom, everyone isn’t on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. There are some people we must reach that are in places we haven’t gone before. There’s some people God has assigned to us individually. But in order to know where to go and know what to do, we have to take time to ask the father. God, where shall I go. Who shall I touch on today.

Matthew 7:7 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

The question here is, Is there still a desire for the door to be opened? How motivated are we for God to truly open doors to share the Gospel.

The father doesn’t have a problem with revealing to us what highways and hedges, If we are truly operating according to Matthew 6:33, if we are seeking first (striving after) the kingdom of God and all His righteousness. Then I am confident God will reveal to us what it is to be done and where it is we must go. Hallelujah!

From time to time we must ask ourselves: “When was the last time we focused on the message of salvation?” When was the last time we encouraged the members of the church to share the gospel?

“When was the last time we prayed and asked God for Divine Appointments so we could personally share the Gospel of Jesus Christ?” Is it that we are already saved and that’s all that matters?

Saints we already know, there are benefits when we share the gospel, the more we share the message of Christ, relationships are built, the more we share, we are strengthened, the more we share, our faith increase, the more we share, our confidence exudes, and the Bolder we become as Leaders in our walk with Christ.

The message of Salvation is still Relevant. It hasn’t gone out of style. It’s still just as powerful as the day we accepted Christ in our lives. It doesn’t matter how high we spiritually go. It doesn’t matter what position we hold inside or outside the church. Our status doesn’t give us a pass, it doesn’t release us of the obligation to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”

What social group or individual is waiting on you to personally share the Gospel so that their lives can be changed?

Who has God placed upon your heart to share the Gospel and you have procrastinated in fulfilling that assignment?

The Bible tells us about “The Great Commission”

Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”

This is The Great Commission.

At every stage and season of our development in Christ. As we elevate, we must remain cognizant, we must stay in tuned with our core purpose in Christ, which is to draw the lost in, so they can be afforded the opportunity, to receive the free gift of eternal life and then live the benefits of their salvation.

We have to let the people know, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

We have to let them know that when they receive Christ in their lives, they have someone they can cast all their cares upon (1 Peter 5:7).

We have to let them know when they seek the Lord he will deliver them from all of their fears (Psalm 34:4).

We have to let the people know what’s available to them when they accept Jesus Christ as Lord over their lives. And we have to be excited about it!

Some of the issues people are having in life and in this pandemic can be resolved with just sharing with them the Gospel of Jesus Christ. How powerful is that?

So you might be saying to yourself, Elder, why are you dealing with this basic principle of Christianity? It’s because “The message of Salvation is still relevant”. It still deserves a powerpoint. It still deserves a platform. Salvation is still the key to success in life. Salvation still works. It still saves. Its still setting people free from bondage. Hallelujah!

Our mandate from God requires us, to influence people in a manner that they are drawn nearer to the ways of God. At the end of the day if we are to be good fishermen of men, then we have to share our bait as often as we can. We mustn’t forget the golden ticket that opened up access for us to enter into the Kingdom of God.

Before we had any degrees or certifications behind our names, before we participated in a conference, or stood on a platform, before we understood revelation, tongues and the Holy Ghost, before we really understood the prophetic or spiritual warfare, before we became profound with tons of books in our biblical library, before we purchased logos, before we grasped the knowledge of intercession to practice and be a part of intercession, All we had to share was the message of salvation. And we were so excited we couldn’t wait to tell someone else. Someone took time to introduce us to the free gift of Eternal Life. They walked us through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our personal salvation can’t be the only salvation that matters anymore. We have to let others know that they can live in abundance with Jesus.

As a reminder, I’m going to say,

The message of Salvation is still relevant. The Great Commission still matters. Let us not lose focus of this obligation. Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus