Standing Before God’s Open Door - Dr. Charles Stanley
The
apostle Paul had passion and vision to reach the world with the good news about
salvation. As he followed the Spirit’s leading, his determination proved
effective. There’s no telling how many lives the Lord transformed through this
man. And his influence is still impacting people today.
Paul
knew that Jesus had instructed His followers to “make disciples of all the
nations,” teaching them to observe everything He had commanded (Matt. 28:19).
God led and enabled the apostle to do his part in carrying out this divine
mission.
But
think about life back then—that was a big task for a time when there was no
mass communication. Paul could only teach, write, or train others to share the
truth. In spite of limited means, however, he obeyed fervently and effectively.
God’s
command is still relevant for us today. He has given us the work of telling all
nations about redemption through Christ’s blood and resurrection. Compared to
Paul, we have an abundance of communication capabilities—including radio,
television, Internet, and cell phones—which provide easy access into countries
all over the world. We could make more disciples by better utilizing these
technologies. But how tragic if we get busy and fail to obey God’s command.
We
stand at a critical moment in history for the church. The door of opportunity
is wide open for us to share the gospel through a variety of methods. As
believers, we are obligated to carry out Christ’s Great Commission. Be careful
that neither busyness nor apathy keeps you from obedience.
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