There is a hell and there is a heaven. Its expensively terrible to go to hell, and what a great blessing it is to have eternal life and be with Christ in paradise. In the light of the reality of hell, As a Christian, we cant be feeling neutral. We must have a big heart of love and feel the pain of those under the wrath of God.
Jonah 3:1-4 – And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days’ journey. And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.
Jonah 3:10. And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.
Jonah 4:11. And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?
Beloved, God from the time immemorial is desirous to see the entire human race saved. Praise God for saving you.
1 Timothy 2:3-4. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
To make this happen, He gave His best possession as sacrifice. Always remember this.
John 3:16-17. 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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Romans 5:6-8. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
In addition, He manifested long suffering with sinners, to give them opportunity to be saved. You too must take advantage of this.
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.
However, for sinners of all ages to be saved, the hand of saints must join forces with God’s saving grace. It is time for you too, to join forces with God to rescue the perishing. May the Lord find you faithful and dependable in Jesus name.
1 Corinthians 3:9. For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
Cooperating with God to save souls, brings exceptional earthly and eternal blessings to anyone and everyone that heed the call to do so. So what are you waiting for? Please be enlisted among the worthies and earn these glorious blessings.
Proverbs 14:23. In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
It was this providence of God, that made Him, to give Jonah, after pardoning him, the opportunity to preach the word to the people of Nineveh and rescue them from looming fiery righteous judgement of God. He did and the people repented and they received pardon and escaped God’s fiery judgement.
Jonah 3:1-4. And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days’ journey. And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.
Jonah 3:10. And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.
Jonah 4:11. And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?
Surprisingly, only few wise saints have been doing, what Jonah did from time immemorial. Glory to God, you are a wise person, so reach out and be enlisted immediately, to affirm that you are wise.
Proverbs 9:12. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Deuteronomy 32:29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
See what makes you a wise Saint in deed .
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Beloved, knowing fully that God is too faithful, He can not fail and has never failed. See some of His inexhaustible promised blessings for wise saints like you that join forces with Him to rescue the perishing. They are both earthly and eternal.
Exodus 23:25-26. And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.
Job 36:11. If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.
Psalms 126:5-6. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Daniel 12:3. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Regrettably , at all times, there had been dearth of these wise saints. So that compelled God to be searching and making call for such people.
Isaiah 6:8. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Ezekiel 22:30-31. And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord God.
Beloved, you are aware that the rapture is dawning, arise and join forces with God to save perishing souls, especially those in your world of influence. The good Lord shall help you in Jesus name.
Believers of all ages and you in particular, are commanded to follow the exemplary lifestyle of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
1 Peter 2:21. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
What are some of His gracious and worthwhile lifestyle you must follow after? See them as contained in the scriptures.
Luke 2: 49. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
John 4:34. Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John 9:4. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
John 17:4. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Jesus made His Father’s business His business. Do you know that if you will resolve from now to make your Father’s business your business, He also in turn shall make your business, His business. See what promised earthly and eternal blessings awaiting you. God’s lifetime Honour on this side of heaven and dwelling in the same place with Jesus and reigning eternally. This is your undeniable heritage. Possess them, by serving God from now on.
John 12:26. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Luke 22:28-30. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Unfortunately, many have erroneous thinking that these enviable privileges are reserved for the ministers. the Bible says no. The promises are meant for all believers, praise God that includes you. However, believers like you who are willing to heed His passionate call to save souls. See it and believe it and take decisive step to be a partaker of it, from this moment.
Matthew 28:19-20. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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.
Mark 16:15-18. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 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.
John 20:21-23. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
Dearly beloved, for many reasons believers of all ages have no interest in saving souls. You must be very sincere and check up with the help of the blessed Holy Spirit, if you are not one.
1. They lack passion for the lost.
Matthew 9:36-38. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
2. The reality of end time being here and dawning rapture meant nothing to them.
John 4:35. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
3. Their lack of understanding that sinners shall not be saved, except they partake in soul winning.
Romans 10:13-15. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
4. They are nonchalant to the fact these people are doomed eternally in burning flame.
Jude 1:22-23. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
5. Their passion to acquire wealth and ephemerals that classified them as being miserable.
1 Corinthians 15:19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
Revelation 3:15-17. I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
But then what happen, if believers, especially you engage in rescuing the perishing, most especially those in your world of influence. Your unsaved loving spouse, children, parents, siblings, in laws, close and extended family members, co workers , neighbours etc.
1. They shall turn from sins and be saved, ready to be part of the dawning rapture.
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
2. You enjoy a lifetime of abiding presence and partnership with Jesus .
Matthew 28:20. 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.
Mark 16:20. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
3. Signs and wonders being wrought by you, as experienced by all soul winners .
Acts 14:3. Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Now is the time to heed the call to rescue the perishing, tomorrow might be too late.
JESUS ENCOURAGED BELIEVERS OF ALL AGES, ESPECIALLY YOU, TO HEED THE CALL TO SAVE SOULS AND BE PROFITED ETERNALLY. NEVER EVER, FORGET.
Friend, praise God you are tirelessly preparing for the dawning rapture. That good Lord shall help you to accomplish this earnest desire in Jesus name. But, then, remember what you do willingly with the call to rescue the lost, shall go along way to determine those that shall be raptured. You shall be in Jesus name.
Ezekiel 3:17-19. Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
1 Corinthians 9:16-17. For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
See the lifestyle of the Worldling and nominal churchgoers. These are the reasons why the rapture shall elude them. It shall not elude you in Jesus name. But make sure you are not cut in these webs.
1. They wants to save souls, when they themselves are not saved.
Psalms 50:16-19. But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
2. They are trying to save souls but not bothered about their own eternal wellbeing.
Song of Songs 1:6. Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother’s children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.
3. They are encouraging others to sin against God, knowingly and unknowingly.
Romans 1:32. Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
4. They rejected the truth through which they could be saved.
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
5. They departed from the narrow road to the broad way of damnation.
1 Timothy 4:1-3. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Their bad examples misled others and ruined them.
2 Timothy 2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
But see what awaits you and faithful believers globally, if you determinedly rescue the perishing till Christ comes. Receive grace to be doing so and earn these rewards in Jesus name.
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