“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
The end times reality comes to believers with a clear reminder that our Lord Jesus Christ is returning to this earth sooner than we expect. Believers have a core role and mandate to affirm in hastening His return. It is clear that Through the proclamation of the Gospel, we can hasten Jesus’ coming. The three thematic areas that project the role of believers include: URGENCY, UNITY, and UNTIL.
I. URGENCY: The Need for Immediate Action
In Matthew 9:37-38. Jesus looked out at the crowds and saw a harvest ripe for the taking. But He also saw a lack of workers. The task of sharing the Gospel is urgent. People are dying without knowing Jesus. Communities are suffering without the hope of the Gospel. We must be the workers that Jesus is looking for.
II. UNITY: The Power of United Effort
In John 17:21-23, Jesus prayed for unity among His followers. When we are united in purpose and passion for the Gospel, we can achieve great things. We must put aside our denominational and doctrinal differences and work together to share the Good News.
III. UNTIL: The Perseverance Required
We must continue to share the Gospel until Jesus returns. We must persevere through challenges, obstacles, and setbacks. We must remain steadfast in our commitment to the Great Commission. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
So, what can we do to hasten Jesus’ coming?
1. Recognize the URGENCY to share the Gospel with the lost those around you and far among the nations.
2. Pursue UNITY in working together with other believers to share the Good News with the least among the nations.
3. Persevere UNTIL everyone and the last of the nations hear the Gospel then the end comes.
Believers in Jesus Christ who have followers of Jesus Christ need to grasp that we are not just waiting for Jesus to return; we are actually working to hasten His return. Let’s get to work! Amen
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