“Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20
God rewards soul winners. Today our focus is on divine rewards for those who hunt for souls. Let’s start with Jesus our Lord and our example. God sent him to seek for souls and save them. “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” – Luke 19:10.
Jesus endured assorted trials, and temptations because the elect. “Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory” – 2Timothy 2:10. The souls are not just there. They are bound by Satan. Hence you’ll by all means surfer persecutions in your attempt to save them.
When Jesus finished seeking and saving his portion of souls allotted him by God he gave God his report. “I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work which you gave me to do” – John 17:4.
God rewarded Jesus for seeking and saving the souls allotted to him. “Wherefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth” – Philippians 2:9-10.
God also made him sit on his right hand where his power is concentrated. “Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places” – Ephesians 1:20.
On God’s right hand Jesus is enthroned over Satan and his cohorts. “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” – Ephesians 1:21.
As if that is not enough, God has put all things under his feet. “And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church” – Ephesians 1:22.
Then, every tongue is divinely assigned to confess him as Lord. “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” – Philippians 2:11. What a reward! Once our master has been generously rewarded for winning souls, you also have the privilege to be written in heavenly hall legends when you embark on aggressive soul winning.
LET’S PRAY
Heavenly Father, give us grace enough to know that, every believer has certain number of souls divinely allotted to him to win. Strengthen me not to lose my reward but make myself available for Your use to win more souls in the glorious name of Jesus Christ. Amen Amen Amen. Fountain to your life.
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