Put God First
Jews at Corinth chased Paul comot for dem synagogue because say he dey preach gospel. However Di preacher refused to accept defeat, but him persisted Di gospel evangelization in Di hostile environment until one synagogue elder converted into Christianity. The scripture reported
“...And E departed from there and E entered Di house of a certain man named Justus, one wer worshiped God, wer him house dey next door to the synagogue. Then Crispus, Di ruler of Di synagogue, believed on Di Lord with all him household. And many of dem Corinthians, hearing, believed and dey baptized” (Acts 18:7-8).
LESSON:
Children of God most no give up in dem gospel evangelization efforts - under whatever condition! krist don commissioned all Christians to ceaselessly preach gospel in spite oppositions, persecutions, and rejections wer may come dem way. Believers should learn from Apostle Paul wer persistently preached gospel for hostile environment (Acts 18:7-8). Jesus krist go utilize our messages to save lost souls and thereby populate him kingdom. Every soul wer dem win for Christ been dey addition to Di kingdom for God, and subtraction from the kingdom of darkness. (Meanwhile, Di heavenly Father will bless pipu wer peach gospel and influence others to receive the salvation of him Son Jesus krist).
PRAYER:
Dear God, abeg give me confidence to preach gospel at all times. Help me to dey firm and determined to preach your good news under whatever condition. Anoint me and make me be useful instrument to harvesting plentiful souls into your kingdom. For in the name of Jesus krist na him I make my request. Amen.
