God had only one son, and He made Him a missionary.
God’s heart beats for the people of the world. If we were to look deep inside the heart of God, we would see that He longs for nothing more than to see His children come to know Him.
The greatest mandate and highest call is that we would go and tell others of God’s great love. He has promised to be with you as you go.
“How can I reach the world?” one might ask. That may mean you have to pray longer, read the Word more, be willing to go on a mission trip or share your faith with someone at work or in your neighborhood.
Whatever it is, you need to find that one thing that will cause you to succeed in your walk with God. What is that one thing that is going to set you above the world, as you are involved in forcefully advancing the kingdom?
Matthew 11:12 says “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.”
Get Assertive
If you get a little tenacious about winning lost souls, you will take lives out of the devil’s hands and give them to God. When you get assertive and make a decision to advance the kingdom, God will make your life count.
Is there someone at work you need to share the Gospel with?
Is God calling you to go on a mission trip?
Whatever the case may be, we are called to share the precious gift that God has bestowed upon us with everyone!
Take hold, and forcefully advance the kingdom.
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Ron Luce was the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries from 1986-2015. Ron and his wife Katie dreamed to raise young people who would change the world.
Ron received his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders' conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today's youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.
Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity.