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REACHING OUT – TO THE NATIONS: BE A VESSEL OF USE [PREACH AND PRAY] FOR THE NATION GOOD! 

“Nevertheless the FOUNDATION of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord KNOWETH them that are His. And, Let every one that NAMETH the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only VESSELS of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to HONOUR, and some to DISHONOUR. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a VESSEL unto HONOUR, SANCTIFIED, and MEET for the master’s use, and PREPARED unto every good work” 2 Timothy 2:19-21. 

It is time to be a VESSEL of USE, of CHANGE, of CREATION, and of INNOVATION in the KINGDOM — for the good and goodness of humanity. And it is also time to stop being an ORNAMENT or an IDOL for whatever reason, if you must be relevant in the kingdom cause of our God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

You need to know this truth: it is when we ARE doing life and living godly as a VESSEL in USE, that we can keep the ENEMY and HIS COHORTS at bay for the good of humanity. In turn, we can then ADVANCE the good and goodness of others through the kingdom cause of our God, and we can equally partake in God’s BLESSEDNESS, in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

We live in a timeless timeline, and that is why we must be engaged relentlessly in the preaching of the Gospel to the known and the unknown, unto the ends of the earth. 

The preaching of the Gospel is God’s set opportunity to show forth His power for the good and goodness of human salvation. And it is as we faithfully preach the Gospel that we put in motion God’s default, de facto, for the end of the age and to bring back our King, our Saviour and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. 

“I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, for it is the POWER of God for SALVATION [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. [17] For in the GOSPEL the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is REVEALED, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith” Romans 1:16-17/Amplified [Habakkuk 2:4] 

“And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in all the WORLD for a witness unto all NATIONS; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14. 

Therefore, be a vessel of God in use. Let us PRAY together after the PSALMIST in this act of PRAYER for the cause of the kingdom, thereby enhancing the good and goodness of humanity in the world. 
So, as we preach, let us pray as the psalmist: 

“O God, in mercy bless us; let your face beam with joy as you look down at us. 2 Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind. 3 How everyone throughout the earth will praise the Lord! 4 How glad the nations will be, singing for joy because you are their King and will give true justice to their people! 5 Praise God, O world! May all the peoples of the earth give thanks to you. 6-7 For the earth has yielded abundant harvests. God, even our own God, will bless us. And peoples from remotest lands will worship him” Psalms 67/LB. 

There is the LOVE of God that should persuade us and constrain us to ensure that we are relentless to PREACH the Gospel and to PRAY for the good of the nation, for mankind’s sake, on this side of heaven. 

This relentless Gospel preaching and praying is important and essential, as in the commission — GO YE! — until our risen Lord and Saviour comes. 

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All POWER is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] GO YE therefore, and TEACH ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Matthew 28:18-20. 

“And he said unto them, GO YE into all the world, and PREACH the GOSPEL to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. [19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. [20] And they went forth, and PREACHED every where, the Lord working with them, and CONFIRMING THE WORD with SIGNS following. Amen” Mark 16:15-20. 

There is this LOVE of God for the world from the John 3:16 derivative concept that I have come to know during an expository opportunity. It is worth knowing, as it is written: 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16. 

The Derivative Concept of John 3:16 

  1. For God: 
    It must ALWAYS be for God in all matters of the Gospel. The Gospel is for the advancement of the kingdom of God, not for self-gratification. It should always be FOR GOD — which means to PLEASE God. Any ministry that prospers is the consequence of having a “for God” purpose in mind.
  2. God so LOVED: 
    This indicates that the Gospel being PREACHED is Holy Ghost driven, with affectionate love. It must always be a LOVE-driven ministry. It is only based on LOVE that a ministry prospers and succeeds. Compassion must be at the centre. It was a major factor in Christ Jesus’ ministry. Apostle Paul was constrained by love — 2 Corinthians 5:14; 1 Corinthians 13; Romans 5:5. The spirit of LOVE makes Gospel ministry productive. 
    And love must ALWAYS be within the Gospel, as seen in these love-driven concepts, though not limited to: 
    a. Love His commandments. 
    b. Love His work. 
    c. Love the work of God. 
    d. Love His people. 
    e. Give your all in love to the work. 
    f. You cannot forgive without love. 
    g. You cannot reconcile without love. 
    h. Nothing succeeds without love.
  3. The WORLD: 
    Ministry must be globalised. It requires a global mindset. Not family level, not village, not limited to numbers in one community. God loves the world — globally. This must be the Gospel-driven purpose and concept in context.
  4. God GAVE — The Law of Availability: 
    God gave His Son, His skills, His talent and His all. Giving is the proof of our sincerity. The law of giving causes you to give attention to diligent work [Proverbs 22:29]. And nothing works until you work. Meaning, you give attention and give whatever is within your endowments to the work.
  5. God gave His “Only Son”: The Law of Sacrifice 
    That is sacrifice. He gave His best in life and ministry. He gave His only, without minding the consequences. The Gospel requires us to be able to make sacrifices — in good times and in challenging times.
  6. Whosoever BELIEVES: The Law of Faith 
    The Gospel requires believing by faith. One must be assured to believe in God, to believe in oneself, and to believe in the work of the Gospel for it to produce results.
  7. Everlasting Life: The Law of Impart and Impact 
    This speaks of the higher life. The Gospel must be impactful because of the impartation of the grace of God. This is the consequence of the Holy Spirit of impart and impact at work in the Gospel [Acts 10:38; John 4:19-30]. 
    For you ARE God’s ambassador in Christ Jesus’ stead, representing heavenly affairs in earthly affairs. Ensure it from where you are today, unto the ends of the earth. Amen. 

“Yea, so have I strived to PREACH THE GOSPEL, not where Christ was NAMED, lest I should BUILD upon another MAN’S FOUNDATION: 21 but as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand” Romans 15:21. 

LET US GO REACHING OUT TO THE NATIONS. 
BE A VESSEL OF USE — TO PREACH AND PRAY — FOR THE NATION’S GOOD AND GOODNESS IN CHRIST JESUS’ STEAD. AMEN. 

Thank you for taking time to personalise this prayer for the good and goodness of the nation [with your nation in mind], and for being a vessel of God in use and of change, for your nation to innovate, explore and create, and for such an atmosphere to solve human needs. 

Be blessed in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS as you go preaching and praying to advance the cause of the kingdom of our God, and to keep the enemy and his cohorts at bay. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“Therefore IF ANY MAN be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE (CREATION): old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath COMMITTED UNTO US THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION. 20 NOW THEN WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. 

“A WICKED MESSENGER falleth into mischief: but a FAITHFUL AMBASSADOR is HEALTH” Proverbs 13:17. 

“Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; 25 that frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; 26 that CONFIRMETH the WORD of his SERVANT, and PERFORMETH the COUNSEL of his MESSENGERS . . .” Isaiah 44:24-28. 

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All POWER is given unto me in heaven and in earth. [19] GO YE therefore, and TEACH ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Matthew 28:18-20. 

“And he said unto them, GO YE into all the world, and PREACH the GOSPEL to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. [19] So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. [20] And they went forth, and PREACHED every where, the Lord working with them, and CONFIRMING THE WORD with SIGNS following. Amen” Mark 16:15-20.  
SUMMARY: 
The message is a kingdom charge to the Church to arise as vessels of use in this timeless hour — to PREACH and PRAY relentlessly for the nations, so that God’s salvation plan will advance, the enemy will be kept at bay, and humanity will experience the good and goodness of God until Christ returns.

KEY POINTS 

  1. The Identity: Be a Vessel of Use, not an Ornament
    From 2 Timothy 2:19-21, God is calling us to purge ourselves and become vessels unto honour, sanctified and meet for the Master’s use. The kingdom has no room for idols ornaments. Relevance in God’s cause comes when we are in active use — living godly and doing life as vessels through whom God works
  2. The Mandate: Preach and Pray to the Ends of the Earth
    We live in a timeless timeline. The Gospel must be preached to the known and the unknown, to all nations. Matthew 24:14, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20 confirm this commission — GO YE. This preaching and praying is not optional. It is God’s appointed opportunity to show forth His power for human salvation and to set in motion God’s plan for the end of the age
  3. The Motivation: The Love of God Constrains Us
    2 Corinthians 5:14 — The LOVE of God persuades and constrains us. The Gospel must be Holy Ghost driven and LOVE-driven. Compassion was central to Christ’s ministry. Without love we cannot forgive, reconcile, or see ministry prosper. The derivative of John 3:16 shows us 7 truths:
  • For God: All Gospel work must be to please God, not self-gratification. 
  • God so LOVED: Ministry must be driven by affectionate, sacrificial love. 
  • The WORLD: We must have a global mindset. God loves the world. 
  • God GAVE – Law of Availability: Giving our time, talent and all proves sincerity. Proverbs 22:29 
  • God gave His Only Son – Law of Sacrifice: We must give our best, in good and hard times. 
  • Whosoever BELIEVES – Law of Faith: Results come as we believe God, ourselves, and the Gospel. 
  • Everlasting Life – Law of Impart and Impact: The Gospel must impart grace and produce impact by the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:38; John 4:19-30
  1. The Prayer Model: Psalm 67
    As we preach, we must also pray like the psalmist — that God would bless us, that His way and saving power would be known among all nations, and that the earth would yield her increase and all peoples would worship Him
  2. The Authority and Promise: Signs Will Follow
    Christ has all power in heaven and earth. As we GO and PREACH, the Lord Himself will work with us and confirm the Word with signs following. We are not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation and the righteousness of God is revealed in it. Romans 1:16-17 [Habakkuk 2:4] 
  3. The Identity of the Believer: Ambassadors for Christ
    2 Corinthians 5:17-21 — We are new creations and ambassadors for Christ. God has committed to us the word of reconciliation. A faithful ambassador brings health. Proverbs 13:17 God confirms the word of His servant and performs the counsel of His messengers. Isaiah 44:26
    Romans 15:20-21 also charges us to preach where Christ has not been named.  
  4. Additional Scriptural Thoughts:
    The heart of God for the world is seen in John 3:16-18 — that whosoever believes should not perish but have everlasting life

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. Purge and present yourself — Depart from iniquity and be sanctified for the Master’s use. 2 Timothy 2:21 
  2. Preach the Gospel relentlessly — Locally and globally, to family and to nations, with love and compassion. Matthew 28:19-20 
  3. Pray like the Psalmist — For God’s mercy, for nations to know His way, and for harvest. Psalm 67 
  4. Live as God’s Ambassador — Represent heaven on earth. Innovate, create and explore solutions for human needs in your nation. 2 Corinthians 5:20 
  5. Keep the Enemy at Bay — By being in use, we advance God’s kingdom and partake of His blessedness until our risen Lord and Saviour comes. Mark 16:17-18 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI