Category: Today’s Word

Romans 5:6-8. You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. ⁷ Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. ⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The most significant event in all of human history was the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus, the Son of God, died on the cross for the unrighteous. His death was not a random tragedy but the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, prophesied for thousands of years (Isaiah 53:5-6).

The central theme of the Old Testament is none other than the promised death of the Messiah. It is revealed in the ram that was provided as a substitute for Isaac at Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:1-14), the blood of the Passover lamb that protected the Israelites from judgment (Exodus 12:1-13), the countless burnt offerings that symbolized atonement (Leviticus 1:1-9), and even the account of Jonah spending three days and three nights in the belly of a great fish—foreshadowing the burial and resurrection of Christ (Jonah 1:17; Matthew 12:40).

Even the baptism of Jesus pointed to His ultimate mission. When John baptized Him, it was not because Jesus had sinned, but because He came to stand in our place. Just as priests would lay their hands on sacrificial lambs to transfer the sins of the people on the Day of Atonement, God placed upon His Son the sins of the world (Matthew 3:13-17).

Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us. The Old Testament does not merely tell a history of a nation—it reveals why His death was necessary. From the moment sin entered the world, God established a plan to redeem humanity. By His death on the cross, Jesus destroyed the root cause of every problem in the world.

But why was His death necessary? Because sin brought eternal death upon all humanity. From the very beginning, God clearly warned Adam, “But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die” (Genesis 2:17).

How did this death come upon all of us? Through the sin of one man, Adam, sin entered the world, and with sin came death. As a result, every person is born spiritually separated from God, under the sentence of eternal death, because all have sinned (Romans 5:12).

Sin is more than the wrong things we do. It is the broken condition of humanity, separated from God’s glory—that is, original sin (Romans 3:23). It is a spiritual state where we are cut off from the Creator, the source of life, and as a result, death, curse, and condemnation reign.

Under the curse of sin, all people live according to the “ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2). People may believe they are free, but without Christ, they are enslaved to sin and under the power of the enemy.

Worst of all, every person is, by nature, under the grip of the devil. Jesus made this reality unmistakably clear: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44). Our failures and suffering do not begin with external circumstances alone—they begin with our identity apart from God.

Unless this fundamental identity—as children under the dominion of darkness—is changed, no amount of effort, religion, or self-improvement can free us from sin and condemnation. Before anyone can live in true freedom, they must first be rescued from the dominion of Satan. Yet no one can accomplish this by human strength, good works, or moral striving. That is why Jesus had to come. That is why He had to die—to destroy the works of the enemy and to set us free.

Freedom from sin, death, and Satan required the perfect sacrifice—the blood of a sinless man, free from all sins, including original sin, sins of the parents, and personal sins. Jesus alone met that requirement. His death alone could break the chains that bound us: “Because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:2).

From the very moment humanity fell from grace, God declared His rescue plan. He promised that one day, the offspring of the woman would crush the head of the serpent: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel” (Genesis 3:15). This was the first gospel, the first promise of victory over sin, Satan, and death.

God fulfilled that promise when Jesus died on the cross. Paul reminds us: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). The cross is not simply a symbol of religion—it is the ultimate demonstration of God’s love.

God did not merely speak words of love from a distance. He proved His love by giving up His only Son. “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). The cross is God’s eternal declaration that we are loved, forgiven, and redeemed.

The cross of Jesus changed everything. It turned death into life, darkness into light, flesh into spirit, wrath into salvation, hell into heaven, religion into faith, law into grace, children of the devil into children of God, enemies into friends, sinners into the righteous, the accused into the justified, the lost into the found, the powerless into the powerful, the ungodly into the godly, the worthless into the beloved, the wounded into the healed, the useless into the useful, shame into glory, suffering into hope, human pride into boasting in God, and wanderers into witnesses.

This is the message of the cross. Believe it with your whole heart. Experience its transforming power. Proclaim it to the world, for this message is the only hope for all humanity.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for giving Yourself completely to take away all my sin. By Your death, I have been made alive, restored, and healed. May the message of the cross be the only reason for my life, the only boast of my heart, and the unshakable foundation of my hope. Give me the courage to proclaim to the world why You had to die, so that many more may come to know Your love and salvation. In Your precious name, Amen.

Joshua 1:8. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

The life of the evangelist begins with the Word of God. This does not mean that we are capable of perfectly obeying every one of God’s commands. But it does mean that our hearts, minds, and souls must be completely captivated and governed by the Word of God. Why is this so important?

The Word of God never changes. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever” (Isaiah 40:8). Everything in this world is temporary and unstable, but the Word of God stands unshaken for all generations. Thus, do not rely on your own knowledge, wisdom, or experience. These things fade and fail, but God’s covenant for you remains firm today and forever.

Every word God has spoken has been fulfilled, and every word yet to be fulfilled will come to pass in His perfect time. Jesus said, “For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished” (Matthew 5:18). So, do not lose heart when the promises of God for your life seem delayed. His timing is never late, and often He is preparing something new, something different, or something far better than what you expected.

The Word of God bears His very name. “God also said to Moses, ‘Say to the Israelites, “The Lord, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.” This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation’” (Exodus 3:15). When God speaks, He places His own name as the guarantee. His Word is as trustworthy as His unchanging character.

The Word of God also brings true prosperity and success. “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:8). When you hold firmly to God’s Word each day, your life will align with His purposes. You will desire to live the life He intended for you—a life that pleases Him. As a result, your life will naturally become a blessing to others. People will see the good things God is doing in and through you, and they will glorify God. That is the life of the evangelist.

The Word of God strengthens your relationship with Him. Jesus said, “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them” (John 14:21). If you truly desire to know God more, listen carefully to what He says—through Scripture, through your local church, and even through your present circumstances. The more you listen, the more you will understand His love and care for you, and the more you will desire to follow His Word.

The life of the evangelist is not about self-promotion but about serving others. “For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5). Instead of trying to make yourself known or placing yourself above others, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, “who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant…” (Philippians 2:5-7). True influence comes through humility and putting others before yourself.

Always choose the gospel over everything else. Jesus said, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life” (Matthew 19:29). He is not teaching us to despise our families or blessings but to recognize the surpassing worth of the gospel above all things—our possessions (Luke 14:33) and even our own lives (Luke 9:23).

Know who you are. “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20). You are His ambassador, His representative. Know the message of reconciliation God has entrusted to you, and live with the awareness that everywhere you go, you go on Christ’s behalf. He is sending you to carry out His will and fulfill His purpose in the lives of those around you.

Yield everything for the sake of the gospel. When you face choices in life, always choose the path that will advance the work of the gospel. Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit closely, for He will lead you in the way of victory and fruitfulness.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for calling me to the way of the evangelist. Help me to hold firmly to Your Word, to lay down my own desires, and to follow You wholeheartedly. May my life proclaim Your gospel, and may I serve others as You have served me. In Your precious name, Amen.

Luke 9:23. Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

Following Jesus requires wholehearted obedience. When Jesus called His disciples, He did not look for qualifications, status, or ability. He looked for hearts that were willing to obey. The moment He called Matthew, a tax collector despised by society, Matthew responded without hesitation: “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9).

In the same way, if we truly desire to follow Jesus for the sake of the gospel, our absolute obedience to His Word is not an option—it is a requirement. Half-hearted devotion or selective obedience cannot lead us into true discipleship. Jesus calls us to lay down our own will and follow Him fully.

At the same time, following Jesus means cultivating a humble and teachable heart. Jesus Himself said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). True discipleship is not rooted in pride or self-reliance. It is a lifelong journey of learning from the One who is gentle, humble, and wise.

Our lives should overflow with gratitude for the incredible privilege of being called into God’s grand plan of world evangelization. It is not by our merit, but by His grace, that we are chosen to be part of His eternal kingdom work. Step by step, as we follow the Lord of the harvest with humility, we walk the true path of the disciple. That is where true success is found—not in achievements, fame, or recognition, but in walking closely with Him and fulfilling His purpose.

However, following Christ also requires us to abandon all selfish motives and hidden agendas. Jesus made this clear when He said, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21). It was not merely about wealth, but about surrender. To follow Jesus means to let go of anything that competes with Him for first place in our hearts.

We cannot deceive God. Even if we fervently pray for things rooted in selfish desires or pride, God sees beyond the words. He knows the true condition of our hearts. If our motives for following Christ are to gain recognition, success, or worldly satisfaction, our prayers and service lose their spiritual power.

Sadly, many today serve with the hidden motive of elevating themselves. They depend on human knowledge, talent, or experience, rather than relying on the power of the gospel. But human effort without God’s blessing is empty. The Lord examines our hearts and knows our true intentions. This is why we must constantly examine ourselves, laying down all selfish ambitions, pride, and personal agendas, and seeking only to live in obedience to God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will.

As Paul declared, “I die every day” (1 Corinthians 15:31). A true disciple chooses daily to crucify self-centered desires, surrender pride, and walk in humble obedience to Christ. Only then can we serve with pure hearts, relying completely on His power.

To follow Christ is the greatest privilege of all. Declaring the name of Jesus and living for His glory is not something to be ashamed of—it is life’s highest calling and greatest blessing. Jesus warned us, “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). We must not be silent or hesitant in our faith. The world may oppose us, but eternity belongs to those who boldly follow Him.

In today’s Word, Jesus urges us to deny ourselves and follow Him. This means casting aside everything that hinders us from walking in obedience—our pride, laziness, stubbornness, prejudices, dependence on skills, background, education, and even our own life. Following Christ means surrendering it all to Him.

Is it worth it? Absolutely. Beyond the cross, glory awaits. The trials we face, the sacrifices we make, and the temptations we overcome cannot compare to the glory that will be revealed. As Romans 8:18 reminds us, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” The ultimate victory over sin, death, and the enemy has already been secured through Christ.

So, do not hesitate. Follow Christ today. He is worthy of your worship, obedience, life, and all. You will never regret the decision to follow Him.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for inviting me to walk the way of the disciple. I lay down all my plans, motives, and desires to follow You with all my heart. Lead me, teach me, and use my life for Your glory. In Your precious name, Amen.

Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. ¹⁴ He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach ¹⁵ and to have authority to drive out demons.

It was Jesus who called you. Why? Because He wanted you. The God of all creation—the One who made the heavens, the earth, and everything in them—wanted you. He longed to restore what was broken between you and Him. His love for you is not dependent on your performance or your past, but is anchored in His unchanging grace and boundless mercy.

Jesus called us to be with Him. That is the greatest blessing of all—the gift of Immanuel, God with us. To walk with Him, to live in His presence, to experience His power day by day. Evangelism is not about using special techniques or clever strategies. At its core, it’s simply sharing how God is with you—and how His presence has transformed your life.

The greatest method of evangelism is not what you say, but who you are with. When you walk closely with the Lord, His peace, His love, and His power naturally flow through you. You don’t have to force it. When you are with Him, He gives you the wisdom, courage, and strength you need for every situation.

Jesus also called you so He could send you into the world to proclaim the good news. To equip you for that mission, He has given you spiritual authority—the authority to stand firm, to overcome the enemy, and to bring freedom to those held in darkness. Sadly, many believers live unaware of the spiritual authority they have been given, and as a result, they live in fear and defeat.

But God’s Word reminds us that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1 John 5:19). That is why Jesus came—to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8)—and that is why He has entrusted His authority to us.

In Jesus’ name, you have the authority to stand against the powers of darkness that bind the minds of people and shape today’s culture. The world around us may seem chaotic and broken, but the name of Jesus is greater. God will use you to expose the lies of the enemy and proclaim the gospel to every tribe, language, and nation. You don’t go in your own strength—you go in the power of His name.

Jesus has given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions—to overcome every power of the enemy. He has promised to protect you from harm (Luke 10:19). No weapon formed against you will prevail. Through His name, you carry His healing and hope to those suffering from all kinds of sickness, oppression, and despair. Wherever you go, the presence of Christ goes with you.

Jesus is inviting you to follow Him with urgency. There is no time to waste. The world is longing for hope, and you carry the greatest hope of all—the good news of Jesus Christ. When you answer His call, your life will make an eternal impact by the power of the gospel, just as His first disciples did.

There is nothing more urgent than leading someone in your life to Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for the disciples God is raising up in the harvest field. And nothing is more fulfilling than being part of fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation—and beyond.

You have been entrusted with the authority of Jesus’ name—the name above every name. Through Him, you now have the privilege of approaching God with boldness and confidence. Heaven’s doors are open to you because of what Christ has done. His angel armies surround you with divine protection. His healing and restoration will flow through you to a world in desperate need. You are not alone. You are not powerless. You are sent, equipped, and empowered.

When you set your heart on evangelism, the Lord Himself walks with you, working with you, confirming His Word with signs that follow (Mark 16:20). Wherever you go with the gospel, the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Lives will be changed, hearts will be healed, and the kingdom of God will advance.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me to be with You. Thank You for loving me before I even knew You. Send me to proclaim the gospel where Christ is not yet known. Use me to bring healing, freedom, and hope to those in darkness. Thank You for the victory You have given me over the enemy. I trust in Your protection and Your promises. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

John 15:1-7. I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. ³ You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ⁴ Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 

⁵ I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. ⁷ If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

The relationship we have with Christ is completely different from what any religion can offer. Religion teaches us to strive to reach God and earn His favor through our efforts. But the gospel tells a different story—God reached down to us. Through Christ, He made us alive and restored our broken relationship with Himself. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). This life is more than mere existence—it’s about a deep, abundant, eternal relationship with the living God.

In Christ, we have the assurance of eternal life: “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life” (1 John 5:11-12). Eternal life is not simply about going to heaven after we die. It begins now—a life that is rooted in His presence, His love, and His power.

This new life connects us intimately to Christ, just as branches are connected to a vine. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches” (John 15:5). The branch draws life, strength, and nourishment from the vine. In the same way, our spiritual life flows from Christ alone.

We will bear much fruit as long as we remain connected to Him. Fruit is the natural result of life flowing through the branch. We don’t need to force it or fabricate it; we simply need to abide in Him. As we walk with Him daily, holding onto His Word and trusting Him in all circumstances, the evidence of His life within us will be undeniable.

When a branch is attached to the vine, it naturally receives water, nutrients, and strength—and it produces grapes in season. If there is no fruit, something is wrong with the connection. In the same way, when we truly abide in Christ, our lives will reflect His life, His power, and His mission, saving lives in all circumstances. It would be strange—unnatural—not to bear fruit.

The psalmist paints this picture beautifully: “They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers” (Psalm 1:3). This is the life God desires for His children—a life that is nourished, flourishing, fruitful, and strong, even when even when the world around us is dry, barren, and dying.

What does it mean to walk with Christ? It means to go where Jesus would go, to look where Jesus would look, to love the people Jesus would love, and to care about the things Jesus cares about. It is to let His heart, His thoughts, and His mission become our own.

As we live this way, the fruit of the Spirit will naturally appear in our lives. It is not something we manufacture—it is the evidence of His presence within us. Galatians 5:22-23 says we will experience love, joy, and peace in our relationship with God. We will extend patience, kindness, and goodness toward others. And within ourselves, we will grow in faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Jesus said that when people see the good fruit in our lives—the good that comes from the good stored up in our hearts—they will see the light of the gospel and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Our lives become a visible testimony of God’s grace and power at work.

This fruit is not temporary or superficial. It lasts. It impacts others. It brings glory to God. Jesus made it clear: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you” (John 15:16).

This is God’s invitation: to abide in the love of Christ. His love is unlike anything the world can offer—unconditional, infinite, constant, and irresistible. Nothing can separate us from His love. In response, we hold firmly to the Word of life, clinging to His promises, guided by His truth, strengthened through prayer.

Abide in Him. Walk with Him. Trust Him. And you will bear fruit that lasts for eternity—lives forever changed as people come to know Christ through the witness of your life.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for choosing me and calling me to go and bear fruit that will last. Help me to remain in You and abide in Your Word each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

John 2:1-11. On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, ² and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. ³ When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” ⁴ “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” ⁵ His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

⁶ Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. ⁷ Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. ⁸ Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”

They did so, ⁹ and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside ¹⁰ and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

¹¹ What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

When Jesus was only a guest at the wedding in Cana, it was just another wedding. But when He became the Master of the banquet, those present experienced the blessing of the Throne.

When Jesus becomes the Lord of your life—your church, your school, your workplace—you will see the glory of God. This has nothing to do with your education, background, or character. God will work through you. Make Jesus the Lord in every area of your life because He has already declared on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). So, consider everything finished.

No problem is truly a problem when Jesus is on the throne of your life. You will stop chasing after the things the world constantly worries about: “What shall we eat? What shall we drink? What shall we wear?” (Matthew 6:31–32). Instead, God’s desires will become your desires. His tears for the world will become your tears. His purpose will become your purpose. His covenant of world evangelization will become your covenant.

But how do you make Christ the master of your life? “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5). When the servants obeyed what Jesus told them, they witnessed the miracle of a lifetime. Though considered the lowest class in society, they had a front-row seat to the Creator’s work: “… the servants who had drawn the water knew” (John 2:9).

Believe the Word of God as the absolute covenant of God. You will see Him fulfill it. That’s what true obedience is. When Jesus becomes the Lord of your life, God will give you undeniable evidence of His presence and power. Proclaiming what you have seen and heard—that is evangelism (Acts 4:20). That is what a witness does. God has called you to arise and shine, for “His light has come and His glory rises upon you” (Isaiah 60:1). Why? Because “darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples” (Isaiah 60:2).

So, do not treat Jesus as a secretary, a helper, a guest, or a fellow worker. Acknowledge Him—wholeheartedly—as Lord. His thoughts and ways are far higher than yours (Isaiah 55:9). When you trust Him with all your heart, He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Let your Heavenly Father fight your battles. Satan is not afraid of you when you sit on the throne of your own life. But when King Jesus is enthroned in your life, Satan trembles and flees. As you walk with Him on the covenant journey, you will save lives by the power of the gospel.

Consider Paul. Why did God use him in such a powerful way? His confession explains it: “For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5). Whatever you do, never place yourself above Christ. Always hide behind the Holy Spirit. As you walk with Him on the covenant journey, you will save lives by the power of the Spirit.

This is the mission of the Church. When we serve and proclaim Jesus as Lord, “the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). God desires a Church, not just a church building. Why did God allow the destruction of the three temples built by Solomon, Zerubbabel, and Herod? Why did He remove the churches of the Middle Ages? Why does He grieve over the Church today? Throughout history, disasters and spiritual calamities followed whenever the Church of Christ lost its identity and mission.

In many places today, the true gospel of Jesus Christ is being diluted, distorted, or even forgotten altogether—and this is the most serious disaster of our time. When the gospel is lost, so is the light that revives souls, hearts, families, and nations. As a result, the world is groaning under the weight of death, suffering, confusion, and brokenness. Only when the gospel is restored will true healing begin.

You are the Church. You are the temple of God, and the Holy Spirit dwells in you (1 Corinthians 3:16). That’s what makes you different—set apart for God’s purpose. You carry His presence wherever you go. That means the Church goes with you into your home, your workplace, your school, and even into the darkest places. And through you, people will encounter the life, hope, and power of God.

And we are the Church (Matthew 18:18–20). When we gather in the name of Christ, He is with us. His Church is established in our midst. And when we pray together in His name, nothing is impossible. When Peter was held in prison, “the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (Acts 12:5). They did not fall into despair, nor did they attempt to resolve the crisis with human strategies. They turned to God with united, desperate, and unwavering prayer. In the same way, we must return to the place of prayer—prayer that holds fast to the gospel and seeks the power of God alone. Only then will true healing, revival, and restoration begin.

Pray for your local church—that it would be devoted to the apostles’ teaching (the Word), to fellowship, to the breaking of bread (living in the power of Christ’s death and resurrection), and to prayer (Acts 2:42). These were the marks of the early church, and they must be ours today. When these foundations are restored, the Church becomes alive with God’s presence, and His life-changing work begins to flow—reviving souls, healing lives, and transforming communities.

Prayer. Father, thank You for Your Church. May Your Church arise and shine in a world covered in darkness. Restore Your light within us. Let Your glory be seen in our lives, in our churches, and throughout the nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Matthew 28:18-20. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

God has called us to proclaim the gospel to the world. To fulfill this calling, we must be firmly rooted in the complete covenant of God: Christ (Acts 1:1), the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), and the filling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). God’s covenant of world evangelization is unchanging and will surely be fulfilled.

Before we do anything, we must first enjoy what God has freely given us in Christ. We have been set free from the power of sin, Satan, and hell. The Spirit of God now dwells in us, leading and empowering us. We are surrounded by God’s angel armies. We have been given authority over the forces of darkness. We are citizens of heaven. And we have received the incredible blessing of saving lives.

To reach those perishing without Christ, we must see the world through the lens of the gospel. We must hear the cries of unbelievers bound by the eternal destiny they cannot escape. Scripture declares that every person is born with the fundamental problems of Satan, sin, and hell. Their entire lives are spent trapped in the devil’s snare—caught in self-reliance, self-centeredness, corruption, worldly pleasure, success, and pride.

They are trapped in the devil’s frame—oppressed by worldly powers, enslaved by economic systems, and immersed in the culture of darkness. As a result, they worship idols, suffer mentally and physically, are destined for eternal condemnation, and leave behind generational curses.

Jesus spent over three years instilling these truths into His disciples. He lived with them, taught them, and demonstrated the way of evangelism. Before ascending into heaven after His resurrection, Jesus commanded His disciples—and us—to go into His harvest field.

The Christ Movement must rise across the world through the Life Movement, Word Movement, and Disciple Movement. To accomplish this, we must dedicate our lives to discovering, equipping, and commissioning those whom God has chosen to carry the gospel to the world—His disciples. God has hidden these disciples everywhere for His purpose, leading us to find them.

God desires to transform the lives of Christ’s disciples by the power of His Word. He calls us to equip them for the work of evangelism until Christ alone remains in their lives. He calls us to raise disciples who count their lives as nothing, whose only goal is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given them—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace (Acts 20:24).

Jesus commanded us to baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As we continue the Life Movement, Word Movement, and Disciple Movement in our fields, many will come to Christ through the proclamation of the gospel. They will identify themselves with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the true Gospel Movement.

Jesus also commanded us to “teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). In the same way, He exhorts us through Paul, “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others” (2 Timothy 2:1–2).

Finally, Jesus gave us His ultimate promise: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” And just as He promised, when the disciples went out and preached everywhere, the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied it (Mark 16:20). He will do the same with us.

The world desperately needs Christ. God has called you to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations that have fallen into Satan’s grip. The risen Christ has commanded us—witnesses to His resurrection—to go to all nations. We do not need to fear, for He has all authority in heaven and on earth.  By the power of the Holy Spirit, we will take possession of the land He has prepared for us. He has promised to be with you always—even to the end of the world. So go!

Prayer. Lord, thank You for being with me—with all authority in heaven and on earth. Open my eyes to see Your plans and guidance in my life. May Your kingdom come upon me, my family, my school, and my workplace. May Your power be revealed in all I do for the sake of the gospel. In Your mighty name I pray, Amen.

John 13:1-15. It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

² The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. ³ Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; ⁴ so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. ⁵ After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

⁶ He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” ⁷ Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” ⁸ “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”

⁹ “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” ¹⁰ Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” ¹¹ For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

¹² When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. ¹³ “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. ¹⁴ Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. ¹⁵ I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

Jesus led not just with divine authority, but with personal example. His entire life on earth was a living message. He didn’t simply tell people about the gospel—He embodied it. He showed us how to introduce others to the good news by the way He lived, loved, and served. Though He was the eternal Son of God, He did not come with pomp, prestige, or worldly power. Instead, He “made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness” (Philippians 2:7).

In everything He did, Jesus showed us the heart of the Father: healing the sick, welcoming the outcast, forgiving sinners, and dining with the broken. His evangelism was not a formula but a lifestyle. He met people where they were—with gentleness, not judgment; with humility, not superiority. When leading someone to Christ, we should imitate our Lord—not by demanding change, but by serving quietly, walking with them, and demonstrating God’s love through our actions.

The greatest act of love Jesus displayed was His sacrifice on the cross. Human thinking would assume that if someone dies, their mission ends. But Jesus reversed that logic. He taught a kingdom truth: “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds” (John 12:24). His death brought life to all who would believe. Through His sacrifice, the power of Satan, sin, and death was broken, and the door to eternal life was opened wide.

The power of the gospel is often revealed not in comfort but in costly obedience. Look at Stephen, the first martyr of the church. As he preached Christ boldly before the Sanhedrin, he was stoned to death (Acts 7). Yet even as he died, he prayed for the forgiveness of his killers, echoing the prayer of Jesus on the cross. From Stephen’s death came an unexpected surge of the gospel movement. The persecution scattered believers—and with them, the gospel spread throughout Judea and Samaria. One of the onlookers, Saul of Tarsus, would soon encounter Jesus himself and become the apostle Paul, a key figure in God’s redemptive plan.

We must adopt this attitude: willing to serve sacrificially, even when unrecognized; willing to lose for Christ’s sake, even when it appears nothing comes from it. When we serve those God has placed in our lives—family, friends, co-workers, students—we must do so with the humility and persistence of Christ. Evangelism is not about gaining results, but about planting seeds of truth, nurturing them with love, and entrusting the harvest to God.

The gospel advances not through human effort but through hearts surrendered to the leading of the Holy Spirit. We may never fully see the impact of our obedience in our lifetime, but God promises that our labor in the Lord is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).

So do not grow weary in quietly serving (Galatians 6:9). Do not underestimate the power of simple, Spirit-filled obedience. Just as one seed produces a harvest when it dies, your hidden acts of love and faithfulness shown through the proclamation of the gospel may be the beginning of changing someone’s eternal destiny.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for giving up Your glory and making Yourself nothing, taking the humble position of a servant to be with me. You appeared in human form, humbled Yourself in perfect obedience, and died on the cross for my sins. You rose again, triumphing over the power of death, curses, and Satan. So now I lift up Your name—the name above every name—and bow before You in worship. I confess that You are my Lord and Savior, to the glory of God the Father. Shape my heart to reflect Your humility, that I may serve others as You have served. In Your precious name I pray, Amen.

John 10:10-11.  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. ¹¹ I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

To experience the blessings God has prepared for us, we must pay close attention to what Jesus taught. Jesus came to reveal God’s heart, plans, power, and love. His concern was the Father’s concern, and every step He took was in perfect obedience to God’s will. During His public ministry, Jesus taught the most important spiritual truths. Therefore, we must believe and follow what He taught, emphasize what He emphasized, and proclaim what He proclaimed.

The most crucial truth Jesus taught is salvation. He came to save those who are perishing under the power of Satan. Nothing is more essential than the way of salvation. Jesus explained this to Nicodemus in John 3: No amount of religious zeal, pious living, or legalism can bring salvation. “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3).

The work of the Holy Spirit is like the wind—it blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but cannot tell where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit (John 3:8). When the Holy Spirit opens a person’s heart, no one can resist the power of God’s love. Evangelism is, therefore, the work of the Holy Spirit. It is not dependent on eloquence or persuasive speech. We may invite people to meet Jesus outwardly, but only the Holy Spirit leads them inwardly to saving faith.

God prepares the hearts of those chosen for eternal life, as Acts 13:48 reminds us: “When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.” When we proclaim the gospel, it is the Holy Spirit who moves and works in the hearts of the hearers. Therefore, we need not be discouraged when someone does not receive the message. As Jesus said, “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life” (John 6:63).

Jesus made His purpose clear when He said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). We need life because Satan came to steal, kill, and destroy our souls. Since the Fall in Genesis 3, spiritual death has defined the human condition. Nothing we do on our own can reverse the curse we inherited. That is why our Good Shepherd laid down His life for us.

God made His sinless Son to become sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). This is the incredible grace of God that we can never fully grasp. Receiving Jesus is receiving life. As Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25–26). The name of Jesus is the only name that gives life to the dead—spiritually and physically. At His command, Lazarus, though dead for four days, came out of the tomb alive!

That is why Peter boldly declared, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). The end result of our faith is the salvation of our souls (1 Peter 1:9). No matter what trials we face, we must never lose hold of the blessing of salvation. The power of life in Christ overcomes all things.

Return to the cross, where your salvation was completed by the One who holds all authority in heaven and on earth (John 19:30). Trust in the Holy Spirit, who is the seal and deposit of your salvation (Ephesians 1:13). Live boldly, proclaiming the message of salvation to all nations.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the blessing of salvation I have in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me to enjoy Jesus’ life and Jesus’ power in every circumstance. Send me to the nations to proclaim the message of salvation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.