The Measure Of Our Worldwide Evangelism

THE MEASURE OF OUR WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM

Please open your Bible to John 3:16 for today’s message “Worldwide Evangelism.”

My hope in presenting this series, is to give you insight on how to prepare for that special day when the Lord measures your life for eternal greatness and rewards. When I picture how Jesus will measure our lives, one of the great things I believe He will be looking for is what we did to bring people into His kingdom.

Soul winning is very dear to the heart of God. Out of all of the vast treasures of heaven, perhaps the greatest treasure will be the soul winner's crown that is reserved for those who bring lost souls to Jesus Christ. Knowing how important this is, I want to show you how to be ready when God measures your life for your part in worldwide evangelism.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. NKJV

THE CROWN OF REJOICING

I want you to picture in your mind that heaven is a place of great moments. There is the unforgettable moment when we first see Jesus, our Lord and Savior. There is also that wonderful moment of a grand reunion with our loved ones and friends. There will be that moment when we meet the saints of the ages, and eat together at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. There is also that glorious moment when God unveils the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven that is so dazzling in its glory and beauty that no words can describe it. These are just a few of the many priceless moments we will experience in heaven.

But there is another moment that will also be a priceless moment in eternity, and that is the moment when the Lord reveals those persons who are experiencing eternal life in His kingdom because of your prayers and witness. Paul calls these persons who have been brought to Christ through our witness, our crown of rejoicing. Paul said...

1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 12 For you are our glory and joy. NKJV

Of all the rewards and treasures of heaven, the crown of rejoicing will be one of the greatest. The crown of rejoicing is a treasure so great in its measure that God told Daniel…

Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. NKJV

On a clear night, you can see the brilliant stars across the night sky. Those stars are billions of miles away, and yet, they shine so brightly, we can see their light. God says those who lead others into His kingdom will shine brighter than the brightest stars in the universe.

Picture this glorious moment when you are before the Judgment Seat of Christ. The whole host of heaven; ten billion times ten billion is watching as you receive your eternal rewards.

Suddenly, from the crowd a number of people step forward and gather around you. They share how God used your prayers, your love, and your investment in God’s kingdom to turn their hearts to Jesus Christ for eternal life. The whole of heaven erupts in thunderous joy and praise. And then, Jesus our great eternal King, steps forwards and crowns you with the Soul Winner’s Crown of Joy that shines brighter than the brightest stars of heaven.

Imagine, for all eternity those you have led to Christ will rejoice with you with unspeakable joy. Why? Why will your witness be remembered for all eternity? Because the only other alternative to heaven is hell. Every person on planet earth will spend eternity somewhere; either in heaven or hell... That's why your witness and your prayers for worldwide evangelism is so important. That's why God will measure your life by your worldwide witness.

GOD'S GREATEST MESSAGE

To understand the importance of our witness, we must realize that the greatest message on earth is "God so loved the world." God’s message is a worldwide message. God's love is a worldwide love for all people… Get that picture in your mind and then listen to Revelation 7 that says…

Revelation 7:9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” NKJV