Author: Jojo Agot

Pastor at Victory. Faculty and adviser at Every Nation Leadership Institute (ENLI). MA in Theology and Mission at Every Nation Seminary.

5 Reasons We Share the Gospel

1. Because of the Great Commission. When Jesus was about to be taken up to heaven, his last words were about the preaching of the gospel to the ends of the earth. If last words were important, we’d better take heed Jesus’ last words.

2. Because reaching the lost is important to God. If they matter to God, they should matter to me.

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Injury

The angel struck Jacob on the hip to make him understand at least two things: One, that even the injured and the broken can win if God wills it; and two, to mark him for life, reminding him that winning and success should be tied to humility. For if our own strength remains intact and we never suffered any injury or dislocation, we would become too proud of our achievements and we would forget that the only reason we won is because God allowed us to.

Feet of Clay

When you discover weaknesses and faults in the lives of the leaders you respect, you don’t necessarily dismiss them as bogus leaders. You simply recognize that they, too, are humans who are in need of the grace of God. They are being tempted just as we are. They may have golden torsos and heads but they have feet of clay- susceptible to decay and could crumble anytime if not for the upholding power of the grace of God.

Laban’s Dream

I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’ –Genesis 31:29

Point 1: If we only listen to the voice of God and the voice of conscience that speak to us at night, so much mischief and pain will be prevented in this life.

Point 2: Evil people are under the restraint and leash of the Almighty. They cannot harm us unless the injury passes through the loving providence of God. And when pain is permitted by God, we can be sure that it is meant to correct, build up, sanctify and draw us closer to Him, not to harm us but to give us hope and a future.

Point 3: Evil people boast on their ability to do injure, slander and do harm. We often hear people say it like this: “Pasalamat ka at nagbago na ‘ko.” Jesus, on the other hand, extolled the virtue of meekness and self-control.