Have A Burden For The Lost

HAVE A BURDEN FOR THE LOST!

By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 parts)

*I DON’T WANT TO GET MY HANDS DIRTY! THAT’S NOT MY JOB! (Unknown)

There is told a story about 4 people. Their names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. The pastor asked for help. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have helped the pastor, seems Nobody did it. Somebody got real angry because it was Everybody’s job to help the tired pastor. Everybody thought Anybody should do it. Seems Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It was very clear that Everybody wouldn’t do it. Then Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what the pastor needed. But know this: ANYBODY COULD HAVE DONE IT.

GOD NEEDS US! DO WE HEAR? DO WE SEE THE LOST DYING GOING TO HELL?

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.

Romans 10:14 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? 15 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!

Did you know a car can’t be driven without some kind of power source. A bird cannot fly without wings? A fish cannot swim without water? ONE CAN’T BREATHE WITHOUT OXYGEN? How can one be saved without the message of Christ Jesus?

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

I WILL MAKE YOU--- CONCERN FOR THE LOST…

Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

I read a statistic that said 90 % of the average pastor’s time is spent ministering “KEEPING CHURCH PEOPLE HAPPY AND TRYING TO KEEP THEM IN THE CHURCH.

DO WE KNOW WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW? LOVE!

There are thousands upon thousands of lost people. The one that shows mercy for the lost edifies his own soul. The unmerciful, angry and JUDGMENTAL are dooming their own case.

Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference…

We find that we need A PLAN to be growing and developing TO BE BURDENED FOR THE LOST AND HOPELESS. . AS THE BLOSSOM FORMS BEFORE THE FRUIT, SO MUST FAITH AND PERSISTENCE THRIVE? WHERE THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THRIVES THERE IS EVIDENCE OF LOVE AND CONCERN FOR THE LOST. Live life to the fullness. . LOVE NEVER FAILS.

Proverbs 11:30 (NIV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

WHAT DO WE LOVE?

2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

The fruit of the spirit is a direct result of God’s presence and the Holy Spirit working on the external and internal forces within a person that is growing, developing and maturing believers.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, 5 Doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always "me first," Doesn't fly off the handle, Doesn't keep score of the sins of others, 6 Doesn't revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, 7 Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end.

HELP? THE VALUE OF BELIEVING FRIENDS. THERE IS NO WAY! I CAN’T? REMEMBER LOVE BRINGS HOPELESS, HELPLESS PEOPLE TO JESUS AND THE THRONE ROOM.

We are introduced to this man that is so sick. He knew about Jesus but there is no way he can get there. I am trapped in my sickness. Never underestimate the value of friends. Someone gets the bright idea, WE CAN HELP… They secured a cot and carried the hopeless man. This probably made blisters and was painful for those carrying him. WHERE ARE YOU JESUS?

Mark 2:3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

EXPECT OBSTACLES AND PROBLEMS ONCE YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND…

Mark 2:4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.