Text: Romans 15:19 NKJV
Further Reading: Acts 8:9:13
In mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Romans 15:19 NKJV
MESSAGE
One of the greatest power of the Gospel is its ability to transform lives. Any gospel that does not produce a change in the heart of men is most likely incomplete or false. The heart of the Gospel is change.
The more reason why 2 Corinthians 5:17 is a valid proof of the Gospel’s power. If anyone has come to Christ, he becomes new inwardly and outwardly, old habits and ways of living are passed away and everything is new.
There are many stories in the book of Acts that shows how powerful the Gospel is in bringing men to Jesus. Yesterday we spoke briefly about the ministry of Philip to the Samaritans. When Philip preached Christ to them, many were changed and converted. There was great joy in the city of Samaria (Acts 8:8).
You can imagine a city where thieves, prostitutes, extortioners, and all kinds of sinners were saved. It must indeed have been a city filled with joy. There will also be peace in that city. May God send us such Revival through the preaching of His word in our cities. Amen.
The Bible further told the story of a Sorcerer who also believed and was baptised. Only the Gospel can change such a man’s heart. The Gospel is not mere words but the power of God to save men from sin.
Anywhere the Gospel is correctly preached, not with wisdom of word but with the demonstration of the spirit and power, souls are saved.
The Gospel has not lost its power even today. The message is still valid, God loved the world and sent His Son to die for the sins of humanity. Anyone who receives this message of hope and truth will be saved but those who reject it will be damned (John 3:16-18).
The beauty and power of the Gospel are most visibly seen in places where it is hard to preach, such that when people come in contact with it, great transformation takes place in their hearts.
Many nations are blocking the Gospel from being presented to their people. Pray for access to the Gospel in many Islamic, Communist, Hindu, and Buddhist Nations.
REFLECTION
For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14 NKJV
May God send more people into the harvest fields of the world and may they be obedient who are called to go.
PRAYER
Father, please let the nations and the unreached people groups of the world come in contact with the Gospel’s power.
