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The Great Commission

I woke up with a tugging in my spirit this morning. The LORD had reminded me once again (during the night) concerning the urgent need to go fishing for lost souls.

    All current events unfolding before our eyes all point to the nearness of the end of this age. But what does the LORD expect of us in such a season as this? Is it for us to just watch and pray, while looking forward to the rapture of the Church and His second coming? That's definitely part of it, but not all.

    I'm saddened whenever I see the unsaved talking about end times alongside Christians. It's likely they do not grasp the severity of the coming judgment. They all make fun out of it and go about their own business. It's unfortunate that they don't understand, just like Noah's generation.

    Luke 17:26-29 KJV
    And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. [27] They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. [28] Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; [29] But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

    The enemy of their souls has blinded their eyes. But that is one of the reasons why the Church is still here; to open the eyes of the spiritually blind, innocent and unsaved ones and show them the way to the LORD.

    As Christians, we are here to warn the world of the danger of being left behind, judgment and eternal separation from God. We are here to reconcile many back to The Father through Christ before the Creator folds up this age.

    Meaning of The Great Commission


    Matthew 28:18-20 KJV
    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

    The Great Commission is like a two-sided coin; the first is Evangelism while the second is Discipleship. After salvation comes Discipleship. We can't have the second without the first.


    Late 2017 the Lord spoke to me specifically concerning the Great Commission. He said that Evangelism is of more importance than every other form of ministry. Souls have to get saved first before we can even think of inviting them to church and getting them in the Sunday school. By-passing salvation to do the others is toxic; it only ends up producing religious people who know some facts about God but neither truly know nor have a connection with Him.

    I've personally come across people who have been out of the Bible School and can preach almost perfect messages, but once they drop their Bibles they put on their real self and go about living like every unsaved person out there.

    The point is that Discipleship is ineffective on lost souls. And for that reason, evangelism must be given top priority.

    Who Should Be Involved in The Great Commission?


    The Great Commission is a general Calling and Assignment on every genuinely saved soul. It is not only for those who are labelled "Evangelist" by people and their local church. Every true Christian is an Evangelist and must get involved in fulfilling the Great Commission.
    Acts 1:8 KJV
    But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

    2 Timothy 4:5 KJV
    But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

    Our local churches should get fully involved in going out to win souls for Christ. This is not a thing of going out to lure more sinners to church, because in the first place, that doesn't work. Bringing many sinners who dress nice and come to service to pay tithes and give collections while they remain that way is an indication that we haven't added to the Kingdom. Instead, we've added to our denomination.

    The Great Commission Concerns You


    ●  The LORD Himself has sent us forth. What's left is for us to obey. Since we are sent we have to do it. That should flow out of our love for the LORD, a mind and heart like His and our desire to see souls saved.

    John 20:21 KJV
    Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

    ●  The Reward Is Great. While we're still here we can't number the rewards nor grasp with our finite minds how great they will be, but we sure know that they'll be greater than anything we ever had on Earth.

    Daniel 12:3 KJV
    And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

    Start Getting Involved Today


    I believe the first step is to start from our relationship with the LORD. The Great Commission is not for those who still have personal issues to sort out with God. If we have an healthy and genuine relationship with Him, that is an head-start. We also need to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Then He'll use us to win souls and to touch and change lives.

    A Christian doesn't have to wait until they know the Bible from Genesis to Revelation before they can start winning souls. Starting with the Scriptures we know and studying more to build oneself up daily is the way forward. Preaching is different from teaching. It's easier to preach and that's what sinners need. A preaching centered on Christ will save many souls.

    Final Words


    I believe every Christian wants to hear a "well done, good and faithful servant" from the LORD on the last day. He has sent us forth and time is short. We can't keep waiting and giving excuses. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Let's go on the Great Commission!

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    The Great Commission: Why You Should Get Involved


    Here is a compilation of the Word which the Lord spoke through this vessel in the just concluded November 2018 Conference in Our Telegram Group. I believe you'll be blessed reading.

    TOPIC: THE NIGHT IS FAR SPENT (ROM 13:12) 

    Much has already been said by other ministers pertaining to the theme of the conference. If you followed up carefully, you should already get the message. So I may not say too much but just sum it up.

      Romans 13:11 KJV
      And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

      The night is far spent, do not take it lightly, because it's a warning. This conference was made mainly for those who have slacked in their callings and duties as Christians.

      By His Grace, I'll try as much as possible to sound it the way the Lord communicated to me.

      1 Corinthians 9:24-26 KJV
      Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. [25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. [26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air. 

      True Christianity is a race. Once we get saved we're automatically enlisted to partake in this race alongside others. Those who brace the tape on the Last Day will make Heaven. Actually, many will make Heaven, but not everyone who makes it will receive rewards.

      Many will fall away; many will be carried away by the cares of this world & won't make it to the finish line, talk less of receiving rewards.

      This message comes as a wakeup call to Believers who for one reason or the other have lost their sharp-cutting edge; have toned down on how they used to preach before; have watered down their messages so as to please men; those Believers who are no longer praying and studying the Word like they used to do.

      Some of us here were once very vibrant, Spirit-filled Believers. We were on fire, burning fiercely for God until a stubborn and persistent sin came and swept us off our feet. Tribulations and  trials came and stole our focus. In this way, many lost it and saw themselves going backwards spiritually instead of forward.

      Some of us here have been Christians for many years but haven't been on fire for God even for once and can not testify on much impact on others. There's this inner knowing that we haven't measured up to the level the Lord wants us to attain spiritually.
      In both cases, both categories of Christians are actually asleep. And the Lord says the night is far spent, it is time to wake up! There's no much time left to continue sleeping.

      Am I speaking to someone here?

      As you're hearing this message right now, may that inner knowing that "there's more to Christianity than this current spiritual state I am" light a fire in your heart; a zeal to swiftly work towards & ascend to the level God wants you to be!

      May that fiery zeal propel you unto fulfilling your divine purpose exactly the way it was written of you!

      Much has also been said about Evangelism. We're all called to the ministry of soul-winning. The Great Commission is a work all true Christians must do. It is a MUST that we Evangelise!

      Jude 1:23 KJV
      And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

      But how can we help others out of the pit, out of darkness and fire of Hell if we ourselves need urgent help? The Lord wants to begin with pulling us out of the fire of damnation and cleansing us. His hand is out-stretched to help us.

      Titus 2:14 KJV
      Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

      He wants to cleanse and purify us for service; even our garments spotted by the flesh. He wants to do it swiftly & equip us to also pull others out of the fire, because the night is far spent and time is short! The Lord is raising the End Time Army.

      I understand why it is easy for Christians who have had a glimpse of Heaven, the rewards and the glory awaiting us to be so zealous about their divine purpose, callings & ministry. I understand that once you have such revelations it's hard to remain a lukewarm Christian. But we must not wait until we have such experiences before we become serious with Kingdom business.

      For some of us who are not opportuned to have such, you're opportuned to be in this conference!

      You're not permitted to remain the same after this conference!
      Yes, it may not be a physical crown that we will receive from God on the Last Day. It may not be physical mansions like we've been told. Our mortal minds are too limited to grasp the complete essence of what God has in store for those who will finish strong & lead many to Christ.

      1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
      But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

      Daniel 12:3 KJV
      And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

      Who are they that are wise? They are those who fear the Lord, depart from evil & live to please Him.

      Psalm 111:10 KJV
      The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments : his praise endureth for ever.

      Proverbs 1:7 KJV
      The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

      Proverbs 9:10 KJV
      The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

      Proverbs 15:33 KJV
      The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

      Anyone who lives in rebellion against God is unwise. Anyone who is occupied with doing what they're passionate about, not God sent them on Earth to do is unwise.

      Every Christian has a calling upon their life which is connected to building the Church of Yeshua, Jesus. So say not, "I'm not called". Your Ambition is not your calling. Any Christian who is occupied with chasing after their ambition more than their calling is chasing after vanity, and has their focus misplaced.
      They that are wise are those who have learnt to number their days, knowing they were sent on a mission on Earth that has a time limit for its completion. They are those who understand that they have a lifespan & must use it to accomplish the assignment which the Father committed to their trust.

      Psalm 90:12 KJV
      So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

      The parable of the 10 virgins, in which 5 were foolish and for that reason missed the mark is way deeper than we think.

      May we apply our hearts to wisdom; so that after running this race for so many years on Earth we do not miss the mark.

      What would be my gain if I make Heaven but have no reward? It's actually the reward that makes the race worth running! God would not be happy with me if I failed to do the work He sent me to do and as a result, failed to inherit the promises. What a shame that would be?

      I might not be able to grasp the entire essence on how valuable my crown is, but I sure know that if it wasn't priceless the enemy wouldn't be fighting this hard!

      Nothing that is holding you back is worth losing your crown for!

      You have been dwelling in that place of slumber for too long. Your time in there is far spent and it's time to come forth!

      The Lord gives you the strength to permanently overcome that besetting sin!

      He gives you the power to break those shackles holding you back and break forth to become who He destined you to be!

      Tell that Pharaoh, "I am quitting Egypt and shall never return!"

      No, the enemy can not hold back and sift me like wheat!

      I am a soldier in the End Time Army and must do the will of the One who enlisted me!

      No tribulation nor trial shall prevent me from doing what God wants me to do!

      The mountains barricading me from my destiny are removed by the Power of God Almighty!

      Spiritual growth shall no longer be a struggle in Jesus Name!

      Why Are You Not Doing Evangelism? 


      The way we constantly talk about our own inabilities and inadequacies is an insult to God.

      1 Corinthians 15:10 KJV
      But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

      God never said that we will do it by our own strength. It is Him who works through us to will and to do for His own pleasure.

      It is actually for the sake of our weaknesses that His Power will rest upon us to enable us effectively carryout and bring the assignment to completion!

      2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
      And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

      Therefore rejoice that you have flaws because the Grace of God will be there to complete you and help you complete the assignment. At the end of the day, all glory will return to Him, not to our abilities.

      Some of us may neither be well-educated nor eloquent speakers. Moses wasn't an eloquent speaker, Peter wasn't educated; but if we look closely, we could see how mightily God used them. God never calls the qualified but qualifies the called and uses them beyond human expectation. We can rest on this truth.

      Major Tools For Evangelism


      1. The Word of Power

      Peter clearly was an illiterate, but he had what many teachers of the Law didn't have; he had the Word of Power.

      Acts 2:37-38 KJV
      Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? [38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

      Peter had that Hebrews 4:12 kind of Word that could pierce through hearts and drive many to their knees in repentance. It wasn't his eloquence and literacy that did that, but his relationship with the Lord.

      Acts 4:13 KJV
      Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

      The message of the Cross is the Word of Power, and our quality relationship with the Lord activates that power. What we need is the Word of God coming forth with Power! Not grammar or eloquence!

      The impact of our ministry can only flow out of the nature of the relationship we Jesus!

      2). Signs and Wonders

      The sinners of today are very stubborn and rebellious. As a matter of fact, they're tired of seeing people go about preaching and conduct crusades but at the end of the day, nothing truly happens. They know what to always expect, so they increasing turn deaf ears to our message because in most cases, those messages neither carry the power of God nor signs and wonders confirming them.

      Mark 16:20 KJV
      And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

      Acts 5:12 KJV
      And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

      Signs and wonders affirm to unbelievers that we're truly sent by a living God and He is truly with us. When these are present, it will be difficult for our message to be rejected.

      The same Holy Spirit which came upon the Apostles and wrought mighty signs and wonders through them, is the same who is in us today. We must pray for and long to see God confirm the Word that comes forth from our mouth with signs and wonders.

      3). Boldness

      We need true boldness that only comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit, to go forth and deliver the Word even in places people deem dangerous!

      If Jehovah's Witnesses cult are bold enough to go about disseminating error, then we can do better.

      It's enough said, Saints. We must rise from slumber, get back to God and get serious with Him more than we had ever been, so that He'll work on us and send us forth to save the lost. That is the assignment that is upon the Church in the Now.

      The harvest is indeed great but the labourers are few, simply because most of the labourers that were sent to the field (Earth) for the harvest fell in deep sleep instead!

      The night is far spent. We must wake up now, because the coming of the Lord is nigh! He is coming with His reward and shall give everyone according to their works!

      2 Timothy 2:21 KJV
      If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

      May we be found worthy of His honour on that day, in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen!

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