-December 18, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.”
(1 Thessalonians 2:19-20).
Paul greatly loved the saints and they were ever on his heart. He was especially thankful for the ones he won to Christ and discipled. They supported him throughout his ministry.
When I read Paul’s words, I thought to myself that this crown of rejoicing is the soul winner’s crown. I looked it up, and someone said the same thing. It will be a blessing to meet those we won to Christ and those we taught the Word of God to you.
Souls are the only thing we can take with us to heaven. When we get to heaven there will be a welcoming committee of those whose lives we touched.
Paul’s heart’s desire was that he could impact lives here on earth. He wrote in Colossians 1:28, “Him (i.e. Christ) we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every perfect (or complete or mature) in Christ.”
All of us want to be a blessing and an example to other brothers and sisters in Christ. People watch us and listen to us. What do they see? What do they hear? Are we consistent in our walk? Do we practice what we preach.
Let us strive to be soul winners as we travel through this world. We all have a testimony of how the Lord saved us. We need to always be ready and willing to share the gospel with those who aren’t saved.
Have a blessed day in the Lord’s work. Stay safe healthy.
When we a full of Christ, we will be joyful, thankful, and faithful.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 