Do you have an unquenchable burden for lost souls? This is the heart of “genuine” evangelists, pastors, prophets, and others within the 5-fold ministry and beyond. We see the world is lost, and many are on their way to a devil’s hell unless they turn to Jesus before it’s too late. It’s not about fame, money, popularity, or status when it comes to doing the work of the Lord. A servant's heart seeks to keep souls from being deceived and tries to usher them into the presence of the Lord. Nevertheless, we’re often laughed at, mocked, despised, hated, and even called names, such as fear-mongers, tin-foil hat wearers, fanatics, and Bible thumpers. This verbal abuse and often humiliation is not limited to coming from the world but even many who claim to be believers in Christ. Yet, we take it with great stride because we know that in the end, we will receive a crown of life from the Lord.
One day, however, our warnings will be halted, just as they were when it came time for Noah to enter the ark after having preached for approximately 120 years. The Bible says: “…where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away” (1 Corinthians 13:8). Therefore, keep sounding the alarm. Passionately pursue lost souls and pray for them to come to Christ. Continue to warn even when many fail to listen, for our work is not done until Jesus takes us home through death or raptures His bride. Our Crown of Life is awaiting us. The Bible says: "Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life" (Revelation 2:10).
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