A Journal of Daily Praises

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WHY WE SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS

Evangelism is spreading the Good News.

The Good News is JESUS: He died for our sins was raised from death by the Father, according to the Scriptures, and on the basis of His death and resurrection He offers forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit to all those who repent, believe, and are baptized.

This message is to be proclaimed to all people.

Who is responsible for spreading the Good News? The Church. All believers. (Matthew28:19,20)

Why should we try to tell all men about Christ, in the speediest way we can? And why does this require the involvement of all Christians? For many reasons:

1. Because God loves every person in the world. (John3:16) (1Timothy2:3,4)

2. Because Jesus commands us. (John20:21) (Acts1:8)

To fail to share Jesus with others is to disobey Him.

To bring the Good News to men is the high privilege and sacred duty of every believer. If we are not evangelizing, we have no right to call ourselves His disciples.

3. Because we owe the Gospel to all men. (Romans1:14,15)

It is a huge debt, and it is growing every day. Of the world’s nearly 7 billion people, only 1/3 profess to be Christians. Some 3 billion people still need to be told about Jesus – who loves them and died for them. Who will go and tell them? All Christians must be involved.

4. Because hell is not a joke.(Matthew25:41) (Matthew25:46;18:8) (Revelation20:10,15)

Consider all the people who have not responded to the Good News. Include your loved ones, your friends and neighbors, your classmates and co-workers, and your relatives. How can we even think of hell without tears?

5. Because Jesus is the only Way. (John14:6) Luke11:23) (Matthew11:27) (Acts4:12) (John5:23) (1John2:23)

6. Because we only have this life to choose Christ. (Hebrews9:27)

7. Because Jesus is coming soon.

How soon? No one knows exactly. (1Thessalonians5:2) We need to be ready.

(2Thessalonians1:7-9) (Matthew24:14)

8. Because man’s greatest need is peace with God. (Matthew22:35-40) (Luke10:25-28) (Mark10:45)

9. Because the Good News is powerful. (Romans1:16) (1Corinthians1:17-25)

10. Because we cannot help but speak. (Acts4:20) (Psalm34:8) (Matthew12:34) (1Corinthians9:16) (1Peter2:9,10)

11. Because God is delighted and glorified when men are converted. (Luke15:7)

1Thessalonians1:19

Acts17:16

Philippians2:10

Let us go forth and proclaim Christ to all people!

Source: Magalit, Isabelo F. 2008. How to share Jesus, revised and updated version. Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila: OMF Literature Inc.

YOUTH EVANGELISM 2

COME, BE BLESSED and BE A BLESSING!!!

WordforThought.01

     Whatever is happening in your life, don't pre-occupy yourself with the question 'why', but rather ponder more on to 'where' these events bring you. GOD is leading us to somewhere beautiful beyond the harsh realities of life. Once you get to 'where' GOD wants you to be, then you'll know 'why'.

Jeremiah 29:11 -- For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Father GOD
    
     Hold on to HIS promise everyday. GOD cares for you. :))

Committed to Waiting

     1 Thessalonians 5:16 "Rejoice always!"
  
     Few days ago, I had a problem with a friend who happened to be someone special in my heart. I was disappointed with what had happen- the relationship I've been praying for years to grow suddenly came to its end. Yes, it was painful but I am still hopeful. No matter how hard I try to escape the pain, it won't go away. The conversation keeps on repeating on my mind. I realized i was a human. It's normal for me to feel this stuff. But we were created to last forever, not to stay as human. I asked GOD to give me strength and then I found myself comparing my pain to HIS, when he was scorned, tortured and DIED on the cross for me to live, for me to enjoy all the things HE created in this world and much more- for me to have space in heaven.
     The next day, I asked HIM to talk to me. That whatever it is I'm going to read on my ODB book, let the words be His tool. I opened my book and read on the bottom, it says that we shouldn't be spending our time in things that are least important. That fast! HE talked to me as soon as I plead! That was amazing! That afternoon, GOD leads me again to Ecclesiastes... TIME!
     By this time, I was recalling that chapter. I guess I was on a haste. I felt sad realizing that I was sinning! Oh, yes I was.  I feel like "pinangungunahan" ko si LORD on HIS plan for me. My own emotions were leading me to sin. With tears still dribbling on my cheeks, i remember praying inside our bathroom, asking for forgiveness and to grant me to learn patience.
     GOD's emotions matters, not ours, not anyone else's. Thank GOD for all the circumstances, Your Name be glorified in all. :))
     I learned a valuable lesson that miserable day. :)

--Berna. A child of GOD :)