Social media companies and political fundraisers spend billions of dollars to bring us into line with their way of thinking. They want our thoughts, emotions and energies to flow in a particular direction. They seem to always being creating a crisis that only they can solve.
Ungodly leaders were not the main concern of Jesus when He came to earth. He multiplied food for the hungry, but that was not His main concern. He healed many sick, but healthcare was not His number one concern. So, what was our Lord’s primary concern when He walked among us?
Jesus said, “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” [1]
The main concern of Jesus was that those heading for an eternity without God would be saved.
“He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” [2]
Jesus urged His disciples to pray for laborers to do the work of saving souls.
“Dear Lord Jesus, You said that those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. You did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repent. [3] You sent your apostles to open eyes. To turn people from darkness to light! To turn people from the power of Satan to the power of God! You want people to receive forgiveness for their sins! An inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in You! [4] Please connect us with lost souls and may Your Holy Spirit speak through us to them. Please open blind eyes! Please set captive souls free from bondages to sin! May Satan’s power gives way to Your power! May sinners repent and receive Your forgiveness. May they experience the joy of salvation! This I pray in Your Name Lord Jesus. Amen.”
[1] Luke 19:10
[2] Matthew 9:37-38
[3] Luke 5:30-32
[4] Acts 26:17-18
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