Scripture reference: Matthew 10:1-7
1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'"
Dear God,
I know, I know, it's such an ambiguous theme but I'm not referring to the catchphrase of the popular ISP company (in Africa; MTN)
On the contrary, it is about what Jesus tells me in today's reading that I should 'Minister To Nations, everywhere you go'.
After telling them this, he also added a caution telling them to not to go to every nation ie. the Gentiles and the Samaritans.🤔Think of it this way, it is only sick people who need a doctor to heal them, if you're already well, you won't be in need of any doctor's service then. In the same way, Jesus came specifically for the Jews who were still worshipping idols. In other words he came for the lost sheep. He has given us all the mandate to go to the nations where there are lost people; people I know who need to flee from the broad and tempting lane and get back to the narrow way.
Once I identify such people, the message God has given to us all to minister to them is, "The kingdom of heaven is exciting, ready?" Thank you for this message, God!
Yours ever, your daughter!
🍃Memory verse: Matthew 3:2
"Turn away from your sins because the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"🍃
Interact with Ann💕;
How easy is it for you to preach the gospel (evangelize) to your friends and age groups? And why? Be honest.
A) Very easy, I do it as often as I can
B) It's quite simple but I do it when I feel is necessary
C) It's challenging, I don't know how to preach to them but also not sound 'holier than thou'
D) It's very difficult, sadly I almost never do so
My answer: It used to be a variation between C and B but I'm trying to make it an A!😊
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