The Need

12/17/2020

1 Corinthians 2:14 “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him.”

All people need the truth of the Good News of the Gospel. Yet it seems that in today’s world, a person’s own viewpoint has taken precedence over the Word of God. Very rarely do people hold up their own standards to the standards of the Most High. Even people who have been raised with the truth somehow do not accept it entirely anymore, instead twisting and perverting its perfection to fit their own beliefs. Chambers writes this on the subject: “The majority of people have their morality well within their own grasp, they have no sense of need of the Gospel.” He wrote these words almost one hundred years ago before educational elitism, political correctness, or cancel culture existed. I have heard a lot of people say that they believe in sending positive energy your way, which has replaced saying “I will pray for you”. They speak of tolerance instead of love. Many focus on what they have instead of what they can give to others. They thrive on division and power instead of community and peace.  People have become cold and blind to God’s Word. They feel they do not need redemption, for personal choice now reigns supreme.  

If all I do is share my own testimony, it may not translate to another person. They may recognize that I have overcome certain struggles in my life, but my story may awaken nothing in them. The true power of the Gospel is the redemptive power and love of Jesus. Chambers writes, “If once Jesus Christ is lifted up, the Spirit of God will create a conscious need of Him. Behind preaching of the Gospel is the creative Redemption of God at work in the souls of men.” All I need to do is share the truth of the Gospel with others, and then God moves their souls. Knowing this, shouldn’t it be easier for me to be bold in the darkness of our present world? After all, who do I belong to? I belong to the same God who has saved me and given me new life and eternal hope and joy. Why wouldn’t I want all people to know this beautiful truth?

Only God can satisfy the deep need in a person’s life.