DON’T BE AN ECHO: BE THE VOICE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – MAKING THE DIFFERENCE!
“For the EYES of the Lord run TO and FRO throughout the whole earth, to SHEW himself STRONG in the behalf of them whose HEART is PERFECT toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore, from henceforth thou shalt have wars” 2 Chronicles 16:9.
The Holy Scriptures in 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 declare that you are God’s righteousness in Christ Jesus and an ambassador for Christ; Meaning, you are God’s VESSEL OF CHANGE for right living on earth as His Embassy and Ambassador [2 Timothy 2:19-21; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21]. God uses vessels, not ornaments. God needs and uses available vessels to put His ability into – in order to make the needed DIFFERENCE in humanity in our world. God does not need vessels of self-ability that do not require His enabling for the good of others in His stead. Be wise to be that God’s VOICE – making the difference in humanity.
“. . . 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 . . .” 2 Timothy 2:19-21.
Righteousness – the right to stand before God and on His behalf without fear, shame, or guilt because of what Christ has done – is wired and imbedded in the DNA of your being when you resolved to be a born-again child of God in Christ Jesus stead. [Romans 5:17-21].
It is this right of grace – to be not an echo, but a voice – that made John the Baptist the VESSEL of change to his generation. He dared to be the VOICE for righteousness in the wilderness, gathering people, and because he was of God’s righteousness, he gave the hope to live in God and through God to others of his time and generation, as it is written:
“. . . The WORD of the Lord CAME to John the son of Zacharias in the WILDERNESS . . . THE VOICE of one CRYING [PREACHING] in the WILDERNESS, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight . . . Then SAID he to the MULTITUDE that CAME FORTH TO BE BAPTIZED OF HIM, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? BRING FORTH THEREFORE FRUITS WORTHY OF REPENTANCE, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire . . .” Luke 3:1-18.
Dear Friend, let us silence the spirit of cowardice in our lives and in our generation, for we are God’s righteousness in Christ Jesus. Therefore, let us dare to be the VOICE for righteousness in our families, neighbourhoods, places of doing life, and in our positions of noble grace and opportunities.
Endeavour to be APPROVED of God as His VOICE on earth, making the DIFFERENCE toward others by God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS, rather than being an echo that lives on the HYPE and APPLAUD of men for self-gratification and ego. God seeks for vessels, and not ornaments – and your availability in Him, not your ability, in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen.
“Ye men of Israel, HEAR THESE WORDS; Jesus of Nazareth, a man APPROVED of God among you by MIRACLES and WONDERS and SIGNS, which God DID by him in the MIDST of you, as ye YOURSELVES also KNOW” Acts 2:22.
“STUDY to shew thyself APPROVED unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING (APPLYING) the word of truth” 2 Timothy 2:15.
YOU ARE GOD’S EMBASSY AND AMBASSADOR – BE THE VOICE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN HUMANITY IN OUR WORLD.
BE BLESSED IN GOD’S GRACIOUSNESSS AND GRACEFULNESS.
HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“Therefore if ANY man be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE: 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.
“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.
“For if by the trespass of the one (Adam), death reigned through the one (Adam), much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of RIGHTEOUSNESS reign in [eternal] life through the One, Jesus Christ. 18 So then as through one trespass [Adam’s sin] there resulted condemnation for all men, even so through one act of RIGHTEOUSNESS there resulted justification of life to [a]all men. 19 For just as through one man’s disobedience [his failure to hear, his carelessness] the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of the one Man the many will be made righteous and acceptable to God and brought into right standing with Him. 20 But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God’s remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through RIGHTEOUSNESS which brings eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 5:17-21 Amplified.
SUMMARY:
This message is a Kingdom Charge and Apostolic Exhortation calling believers to reject cowardice, self-gratification, and men’s applause, and to arise as God’s APPROVED VOICE, VESSEL, and AMBASSADOR OF RIGHTEOUSNESS on earth. It teaches that RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ is the spiritual identity and authority that qualifies every born-again believer to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in their generation by AVAILABILITY to God, not SELF-ABILITY.
- Central Theme: From Echo to Voice, From Ornament to Vessel
The core mandate is: DON’T BE AN ECHO: BE THE VOICE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9: God is looking for hearts PERFECT toward Him to show Himself STRONG.
- 2 Corinthians 5:19-21: Believers are God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ and AMBASSADORS for Christ — His EMBASSY and VESSEL OF CHANGE on earth.
- 2 Timothy 2:20-21: God uses VESSELS OF HONOUR, not ORNAMENTS. He seeks AVAILABILITY, not ABILITY apart from Him.
Key Truth: God does not need vessels of SELF-ABILITY or ECHOES that live for HYPE and APPLAUSE. He needs AVAILABLE VESSELS filled with His ABILITY to produce Kingdom DIFFERENCE.
- The Foundation: Righteousness as Spiritual DNA
RIGHTEOUSNESS is defined as “the right to stand before God and on His behalf without fear, shame, or guilt because of what Christ has done.”
- It is WIRED and EMBEDDED in the DNA of every born-again believer [Romans 5:17-21].
- Because of this, believers can DARE to be God’s VOICE without fear.
John the Baptist Model [Luke 3:2-9]: He operated from this RIGHT OF GRACE — not an ECHO, but a VOICE in the wilderness. He called for REPENTANCE and FRUIT WORTHY, giving his generation hope to live IN GOD and THROUGH GOD.
- The Call to Holiness and Courage
- Silence the SPIRIT OF COWARDICE in personal life and in the generation.
- Be the VOICE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS in families, neighbourhoods, workplaces, and every sphere of noble grace and opportunity.
- Endeavour to be APPROVED OF GOD [Acts 2:22; 2 Timothy 2:15] — proven by life, not by men’s approval — rather than being an ECHO of ego and self-gratification.
- Scriptural Thoughts for Pondering
The message anchors the charge in:
2 Corinthians 5:17-21: We are a NEW CREATURE, reconciled by God, with the MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION committed to us as AMBASSADORS.
2 Timothy 2:19-21: Purging produces a Vessel unto HONOUR, SANCTIFIED, PREPARED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK.
Romans 5:17-21 AMP: Through Christ’s obedience, many are made RIGHTEOUS and brought into RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD. Where sin increased, GRACE reigns through RIGHTEOUSNESS.
- Call to Action
Decide Today: Refuse to be an ECHO. Choose to be God’s VOICE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS in your world.
Present Yourself as an AVAILABLE VESSEL: Yield your life to God’s ABILITY, not self-ability. Pursue AVAILABILITY, SANCTIFICATION, and HONOUR.
Live APPROVED OF GOD: STUDY, APPLY, and RIGHTLY DIVIDE the Word [2 Timothy 2:15]. Let your life display MIRACLES, WONDERS, and SIGNS of God’s approval [Acts 2:22].
Arise in Every Sphere: Be the VOICE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS at home, in your community, and in every position God has given you.
Walk in Blessedness: Receive and operate from God’s GRACIOUSNESS and GRACEFULNESS as His EMBASSY and AMBASSADOR.
Summary Statement:
Because you are MADE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ, you are NO LONGER AN ECHO. You are God’s VESSEL, VOICE, and AMBASSADOR — AVAILABLE, APPROVED, and SENT to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in humanity.
Benediction: BE BLESSED IN GOD’S GRACIOUSNESS AND GRACEFULNESS. HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK.
REV. CHUKIE MORSI