Thursday, 17 November 2016

Devotional Friday 18/11/16 – John 17:18 “Sent into the world” (Part 2)

21:15 Posted by Matthew Beaney No comments

We have been sent into the world on God’s mission. But it’s vital that as we seek to share the gospel that our character backs up our words. 

To meditate/pray upon
John 17:18 “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.”
Philippians 2:14-16 ‘Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life...’
On the 11th, we began to look at this idea of our being ‘sent into the world’. We saw how we are to be involved in our community beyond the church – seeking to bring the gospel to people through relationships. We also saw that Jesus set us an example withdrawing, regularly, in order to pray and gain strength for the mission.
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Jesus was sent; likewise, we have been sent. He was sent to do God’s will in this world, we, likewise are to bring glory to God wherever God has put us.
In the last couple of blogs we have seen the vital role of the bible in our transformation (sanctification) – It is as we live by God’s word that we will be affective to stand, influence, and speak the gospel as we are sent into this world.
As we read and seek to apply the bible in our lives, we will be like a light in darkness. Just think about how much more effective we will be in our evangelism if we are also more loving, patient, brave, prayerful, joyful, generous etc.
We need to speak the gospel but our character must back up our words. 
How are you doing at this?
Think about your day, your week, this month. Are you ‘walking the talk’? Are you a grumbler? Are you negative? Do you gossip? Are you fearful? Pray that God would give you grace to live and speak like someone who knows such amazing good news.
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