RISE IN DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL



By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

"Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him. He was also angry with Job’s three friends, for they made God appear to be wrong by their inability to answer Job’s arguments. I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak, for wisdom comes with age. But there is a spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent. Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice."Job 32:2‭-‬3‭, ‬7‭-‬9 NLT

  Truth is always plain to see and objective but humans are usually not . An argument could be perfectly rational and valid but will be met and received with prejudice , misunderstanding , sentiments, ideology or misconception . This was the case with Job and his three friends  Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar . They were preaching the gospel out of context thus creating a grave misconception of God in the hearts of the hearers. 

  Frustration for not having answers to life's questions from the church is demonstrated by a claim of self righteousness, outright hatred for God and the claim that he does not exist by many persons. God gets angry whenever the gospel is under attack and we do not defend the gospel with superior arguments based on irrefutable logic.

   Most beliefs are born out of a choice not to believe or believe and not necessarily because of logic . 

There are things that truly exist but we cannot prove they do but some persons have chosen not to believe they exist , an example is 'true love ' many persons out of past hurtful experiences have chosen not to believe in the existence of true love . 

   It took the teaching ministry of Elihu to save Job from self destruction . Satan was responsible for Job's woes but he blamed God for his misfortunes. Satan comes to kill , steal and destroy but Jesus Christ has come to give us life but he needs our cooperation. That's what faith is. 

    Christian maturity requires being always ready to defend the gospel . The Scriptures says " Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it." 1 Peter 3:15 NLT 

 We should support through prayers and material support those who are committed to defending the gospel , the Bible says "So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News." Philippians 1:7 NLT Bible 

   These persons occupy a special place in God's heart and enjoy uncommon favour before God and men.

Prayer: Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to preach the gospel with signs and wonders following.

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