Ministering in Jesus' name doesn't make anyone the Messiah, for no one can ever take the place of Christ; rather, we are only vessels chosen to reveal God's Love, as we follow the Way lived out by His Son. Even then, as faithful Ministers proclaiming the Good News of Salvation, we are called to make a straight route for His second coming, just as John the Baptist prepared the way for His arrival in the flesh (Malachi 3:1, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 1:2, John 1:20, 23 & 27).
Therefore, we must not look upon any Minister as the Messiah; rather, we should understand that each part of the body is equally commissioned to declare the Gospel of Truth for Salvation so that, as a Bride is adorned for the Bridegroom, each heart may be prepared for His second coming. The calling of a true Minister requires his commitment to advancing God's Kingdom, and willingness to reach out to more hurting humans who are poor in the Spirit, encouraging them to change their mindsets to receive Jesus Christ as the one and only Redeemer of lives, that people we love may be well preserved for eternity in the Kingdom of Heaven.
PRAYER: In Jesus' gracious name, thank You, LORD, for making me useful in Your Vineyard, to get people prepared for Your second coming. Please, send more laborers for Harvest and strengthen me so that I may continue to disciple more souls, even as I remain preserved with enough of Your Spirit to reach eternity in Your Heavenly Kingdom,
Amen.
From John 3:28
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