As Christians, why did God leave us here once we became Christians? Why not take us to heaven right then and there? Because each and every believer has a purpose here on earth to advance the Kingdom of God. God uses us so that other people can be saved too. How can they be saved? When God draws them to Himself by the work of the Holy Spirit.
So what's our part to play? God gives everyone gifts and talents to use out in the world.
Romans 12:4-8 NIV
[4] For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, [5] so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. [6] We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; [7] if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; [8] if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
The Church is used out in the world, using their individual gifts and talents to do "good works" which "God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:10 NIV [10] For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
When we do good works for whoever comes into our lives, it proves God exists and that He loves them. We all know that "God wishes that none should perish but that all would come to repentance." He wants everyone to be saved.
How can they be saved if they do not hear the good news about Jesus Christ the Son of God? How can they believe and be saved?
Romans 10:14-15 NIV [14] How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? [15] And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
It says "faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God."
They develop faith by hearing the Word of God. The Gospel of Jesus Christ. How can they get to that point where they can hear, believe in Jesus, and be saved?
MOST IMPORTANT: It all starts with you and me my friends. The process begins with us by our good works.
An act of kindness. Befriending a person. Being patient. Giving help in time of need. Showing love and mercy to someone. Treating people the same no matter who they are. These are all examples of "good deeds" that are done through us.
I John 3:18 NKJV [18] My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
We show people the love of God NOT just by talking to them, but by our actions, by our good deeds.
When we love people with our actions, then we show them the love of God that is "shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit inside us."
This opens the door for God to work in their lives and save them like He saved us.
It all starts with us Church. It all starts with loving people and showing them we love them by our actions/good deeds. This opens the door for people to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Why? Because "love never fails." (I. Cor. 13:8)
If you have a need, are not saved, or need prayer, then contact me at postjeff0321@gmail.com and I'll help or find help in whatever way I can. I'm here for all of you. I love you all and Jesus loves you.
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Love you all,
Jeffrey Post
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