The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A CALL FROM WITHOUT
“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.”
Acts 16:9-10
Main Text: MAIN TEXT: Jude 1:22-23
There’s indeed a powerful call from without—a plea from those who are lost, waiting for someone to share the gospel with them. In the vision to Macedonia, Paul received a cry for help, showing that preaching the gospel is not just a task, but a rescue mission. Imagine someone crying out for help, desperate for salvation, only to be ignored. This is how the lost feel when we withhold the gospel, choosing to remain comfortable in our church pews rather than going out to share the good news. Jesus didn’t call us to sit idly in church; He commanded us to “Go and win souls!”
Someone out there is waiting for you. They may be crying out for deliverance, for salvation, for hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ. As believers, we must heed this call and dedicate ourselves to outreaches, crusades, and every evangelistic effort that brings the gospel to the lost. With compassion and holy fear, we must save those who are perishing. We are called to go beyond our comfort zones—to leave our Jerusalem and move into our Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth.
There’s a cry from places where the gospel hasn’t been heard—people are longing for someone to bring the good news to them. Here in The Father’s House, we must be sensitive to these calls, ready to plant churches, lead evangelistic missions, and be an answer to someone’s prayer for salvation. This is the heart of the Father, and we must be fully committed to soul winning. Whether through our time, resources, or even our very lives, we must respond to this divine mandate. The harvest is ready, and the call to go is clear—someone’s eternity depends on our willingness to share the gospel.
CONFESSION
I declare, I heed the call to reach the lost, and I choose to help those in need of salvation. I preach the gospel in season and out of season, with boldness and compassion, compelling many to enter the kingdom of God. I am a faithful witness, and through me, many will come to know Christ. Amen.
Further Reading
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Read through the Bible in 1 year: Lamentations 1:1-2:22 Philemon 1:1-25 Psalm 101:1-8 Proverbs 26:20
Read through the bible in 2 years: Job 25-26 & Ps 116
