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“"Don't Stop Sharing the Gospel!"”

Thoughts for Today:

Have you ever wondered why everyone who hears the Gospel doesn't become a Christian? If only they knew of the friendship He desires; the victory He has provided; the sacrifice He has made; and the inconceivable, unwarranted love He has for them personally. We tell people they can have all of it, plus their sin (past, present and future) can be forgiven, if they will only accept Christ as Lord and Savior. It is a free gift of salvation and eternal life. So why wouldn't everyone want to become a believer? Paul gives us the answer in our passage today: "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel."

How should we share the Gospel with a blind and unbelieving world? Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 2:24-26: "And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will." There are many key phrases we should pay close attention to as we share the Gospel with unbelievers. For example: Don't argue, be kind, teach, and don't be resentful if they aren't receptive. Gently instruct -- and most important -- don't give up! Why? Because the main reason people aren't receptive is because they are held hostage -- captive, bound and blinded by Satan. They just can't see and do the one thing that is so critical for their eternal benefit.

Questions to Ponder:

So what can we do to help others find the path to salvation if Satan has them bound and blinded? The answer lies in prayer. Pray for binding the work of the Enemy, releasing the power of God, to the opening of their eyes to sin and the finished work of the Savior. What friend, family member or acquaintance do you need to pray for? Add prayer, but don't get frustrated if they don't immediately respond

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.