Romans 15:20
And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation.
Apostle Paul and I share the same principle. When we know our purpose here on earth, we allow the Lord to take us to places where He can use us as fishers of men, salt and light, living witnesses of the faith, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zone.
Paul never chose where he wanted to go. He followed God's leading and God led him to where the gospel was much needed. Hence he quoted Isaiah 52:15 (verse 21):-
“To whom He was not announced, they shall see; And those who have not heard shall understand.”
Britain is a hard soil. The people have hearts and minds that are futile, hostile and hardened. Britain will never be my comfort zone but I believe that God has put me here for a reason, and I do not want to miss this opportunity to fulfill that purpose and be used as a vessel for service to Him.
If one is not convinced about this, may be we should look at some of the words spoken by Jesus Christ Himself:-
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. (also Luke 5:31 or Matthew 9:11-13)
And in Luke 15:3-32 Jesus Christ narrates the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son.
Also in Matthew 9:37 and Luke 10:2 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few"
I can not imagine how much joy it will bring the Father if one soul is saved but think of a whole nation being converted to faith in Jesus Christ. As Luke 15:10 says, Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” we have an idea how it can please our God and we should strive to make it happen.
Allow Him to use you to reach out to the lost!
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