What Will Evagelism Do For Me?
In the Great Commission, Jesus told the apostles to "Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned" (Mark 16:15,16). These words of the Lord remind us of the need for more personal evangelism. The benefits of personal work extend to those taught, as well as to those doing the teaching. What are the benefits afforded to me when I am actively engaged in personal evangelism?
It Will Make Me A Greater Bible Student.
Peter reminds us, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" (1 Peter 3:15). The more people you talk to about the Lord, the more questions you will be asked to answer. How can you give an answer from God's word if you are not grounded therein?
It Will Make Me A More Prayerful Person.
Jesus said, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest" (Matthew 9:37-38). Personal evangelism is not easy. We will often find ourselves in need of the Lord's help. So many times, Scripture tells us to pray with regard to spreading the Gospel. We are told to pray for open doors (Colossians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2). We are told to pray for the courage of those who preach the Word (Ephesians 6:19). We are told to pray for workers (Matthew 9:38). Prayer makes the difference in whether or not our personal work is successful.
It Will Draw Me Closer to Other Faithful Brethren.
It is God's desire that all men be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). This being true, faithful members of the church are united in a common goal of "seeking and saving the lost" (Luke 19: 10).
It Will Fill Me Full of Personal Joy.
The psalmist wrote, "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalm 126:5-6). Those of you who have seen a friend or loved one immersed into Christ because you shared with them the saving message of Jesus know about this joy. This personal joy will only increase one's desire to see more people come to a knowledge of the truth, and make the decision to obey it.
Let us all strive to become more involved in personal evangelism. If we do, the benefits will be tremendous. Most importantly, we will have full confidence in knowing that we are doing the Lord's will by "seeking and saving the lost."
It Will Make Me A Greater Bible Student.
Peter reminds us, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" (1 Peter 3:15). The more people you talk to about the Lord, the more questions you will be asked to answer. How can you give an answer from God's word if you are not grounded therein?
It Will Make Me A More Prayerful Person.
Jesus said, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest" (Matthew 9:37-38). Personal evangelism is not easy. We will often find ourselves in need of the Lord's help. So many times, Scripture tells us to pray with regard to spreading the Gospel. We are told to pray for open doors (Colossians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2). We are told to pray for the courage of those who preach the Word (Ephesians 6:19). We are told to pray for workers (Matthew 9:38). Prayer makes the difference in whether or not our personal work is successful.
It Will Draw Me Closer to Other Faithful Brethren.
It is God's desire that all men be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). This being true, faithful members of the church are united in a common goal of "seeking and saving the lost" (Luke 19: 10).
It Will Fill Me Full of Personal Joy.
The psalmist wrote, "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalm 126:5-6). Those of you who have seen a friend or loved one immersed into Christ because you shared with them the saving message of Jesus know about this joy. This personal joy will only increase one's desire to see more people come to a knowledge of the truth, and make the decision to obey it.
Let us all strive to become more involved in personal evangelism. If we do, the benefits will be tremendous. Most importantly, we will have full confidence in knowing that we are doing the Lord's will by "seeking and saving the lost."
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