BRINGING MEN TO CHRIST
January 23, 2025
TEXT:”The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.” Proverbs 11:30 (KJV)
Beloved, as Christians, we are called to bring men to Christ. This is a fundamental aspect of our faith, and it is a responsibility that we must take seriously. In the Bible, we see several examples of individuals who were effective in bringing men to Christ. Let us consider the lives and ministries of John the Baptist, Andrew, and Paul.
John the Baptist was a powerful evangelist who prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ. He preached a message of repentance and baptism, calling people to turn away from their sins and towards God. In John 1:29-37, we see how John the Baptist pointed his disciples to Jesus, saying, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John’s ministry was effective in bringing men to Christ, and we can learn from his example by preaching a message of repentance and pointing people to Jesus.
Andrew, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles, was also effective in bringing men to Christ. In John 1:40-42, we see how Andrew brought his brother Peter to Jesus, saying, “We have found the Messias.” Andrew’s enthusiasm and excitement about his newfound faith in Jesus led him to share the news with others, and we can learn from his example by sharing our faith with those around us.
Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, was perhaps one of the most effective evangelists in the history of the church. He traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean world, preaching the gospel and planting churches. In Acts 13:46-49, we see how Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel to the Gentiles, saying, “Lo, we turn to the Gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.” Paul’s ministry was effective in bringing men to Christ, and we can learn from his example by being willing to take risks and share the gospel with those around us.
SEARCHLIGHT
Bringing men to Christ is a fundamental aspect of our Christian faith. We can learn from the examples of John the Baptist, Andrew, and Paul, who were all effective in sharing the gospel and pointing people to Jesus.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to be effective in bringing men to Christ. Give me the courage and enthusiasm to share the gospel with those around me, and help me to point people to Jesus.
BIBLE READING
Numbers 36, Deuteronomy 1-2, Acts 16
PST. MICHAEL OMOLE
