The verses above reveal the dangerous plight of the unbeliever. He's in spiritual darkness and is alienated; that is, cut off from the life of God. Ephesians 2:3 further refers to them as children of wrath. That means children appointed unto the wrath or anger of God. What a terrible state for anyone to be! Ephesians 2:12 refers to them as "hopeless and without God in the world."
While still a student on campus many years ago, I read this portion of Scripture and it got me thinking. I considered the students on campus that were living without God, and thought, "Dear Lord, how could anyone live in such darkness? How could they go to bed at night, and live another day without God?"
I was moved with compassion and began to intercede for them: "O, God, don't let them die and go to hell without receiving Christ. Help me to reach them with the news of your saving power, and your eternal plan for all mankind." I felt constrained to tell them about Jesus, because nothing could be more damning than living without God and having no hope in the world! This should make you think about your friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and associates that aren't born again. They're hopeless in the world, without Christ.
You can't afford to let them keep living without God, drifting farther and farther into the abyss of darkness. Let the hopelessness of their situation compel you to intercede for them. Pray that they'd be delivered from the domain of darkness and the power of Satan unto the glorious liberty of the sons of God. You may be the only one with the opportunity to touch their lives with the Gospel. Therefore, preach to them and teach them the Word. Tell them God loves them so much He sent Jesus to die for them (John 3:16).
Contribute your time, effort, and resources to soul-winning. Be known for your passion for the Lord, His Gospel, and the souls of men.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for enlightening me through your blessed Word on the value of every soul. I pray for all those who're unsaved, my friends, relatives, colleagues and associates, to be delivered from darkness unto light, and be turned from the power of Satan unto God, and become partakers of your righteousness, in Jesus' mighty Name. Amen.
Further Study:
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Psalm 67:2 (TLB)
Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.
Daily Scripture Reading:
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 2:11-22,
Isaiah 15-18
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
John 1:1-13,
2 Samuel 23-24. . Good morning. Have a wonderful day.
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