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For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:3
D.L. MOODY
There is more than one kind of joy; there is the joy of one’s own salvation. I thought, when I first tasted that, it was the most delicious joy I had ever known and that I could never get beyond it. But I found, afterward, there was something more joyful than that: the joy of the salvation of others. Oh, the privilege, the blessed privilege, to be used of God to win a soul to Christ, and to see a man or woman being led out of bondage by the gospel we shared. To think that God should condescend to allow us to be coworkers with Him! It is the highest honor we can have. It surpasses the joy of our own salvation, this joy of seeing others saved, and walking in the truth.
ERWIN LUTZER
As a pastor, I have heard reports from people who have gone into a neighborhood to share the gospel. When they return, they excitedly tell of how they led someone to Christ. Even though they’ve had a busy day, their countenance reflects their joy. They themselves are so thrilled when they realize that God used them to share a message of transformation with a needy sinner. One of the blessings I had as a pastor was to baptize others. I was exhilarated when I saw new converts weep with joy, hugging one another and sharing their newfound sense of belonging in the family of God.
Moody often spoke of the joy he experienced when he saw sinners converted. These new converts renewed his determination to preach only the gospel. What a blessing it is to be used by God to bring others to Him.
PRAYER
Father, I make myself available for you to use to advance the gospel. I long for the special joy of leading others to faith in Christ.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Why do you think believers experience joy when they are used by God to bring others to faith?Why do you think God allows us to partner with Him in ministering to others?