REACH OUT TO THE “ETHNOS”
(You’ve Been Set Apart To Lead Nations)
TO THE BIBLE: Matthew 28:19-20 CEV
“Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.”
LET’S TALK
Reading the opening verse of scripture, Jesus tells us to “go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples….” It means we’re to make students or pupils of the nations. The word “nations” is from the Greek “ethnos.” Ethnos refers to different groups with some common factors that bring them together, for example, a family, a group of students, lecturers, etc.
So, when Jesus used the term “nations,” you could also interpret it as countries, families, groups, and so on. The Lord instructs that we go into all such places and lead. Remember, He said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” You’re a leader and protagonist in your world, so play up your role.
“Who’s a protagonist?” you might ask. Well, a protagonist is an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea, and one of the ways a protagonist works is through innovation. You open your mind and find new ways of getting in and getting ahead with the Gospel. As a protagonist, think of new cutting-edge means and strategies for the advancement of the Kingdom.
Always think about how you can reach more people or a whole “nation” for the Lord. Then, by the Spirit, come up with creative ideas to accomplish it. Keep in mind that wherever you are, you are the Lord’s voice. He sent you into that world so you could show others how to live the Kingdom-life. You’re there to make a difference! Create new opportunities for the spread of the Gospel.
Go Deeper
Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 1:16
Pray
Dear Father, my mind is filled with supernatural ideas and strategies to push the Gospel to the ends of the earth. I pray for open and effective doors for expansion and increased influence of the Gospel in different “ethnos”; I declare your righteousness will continue to dominate and prevail in the earth until the Rapture, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 11:1-24, Psalms 79-81
TWO YEAR
Philippians 1:1-8, Isaiah 59
Act
Spend time praying in tongues of the Spirit for more opportunities to preach the Gospel in an effective way.
My Notes
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