Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 2 Corinthians 4:1-3
Now that we are Born Again in Jesus Christ, what do we do next? Do we just sit around and wait to be raptured? No , Jesus said "Go and preach the gospel to all the nations" (Matthew 28:19) Since you were called by Christ, you have a calling by Christ, Go and be the Church, Go and be the hands and feet of Christ, be the Light and Salt into this dark world (Matthew 5) You are filled with the Holy Spirit, the same power that rose Jesus Christ from the dead is living inside of You! (Romans 8:11)
Is this going to be easy? No way, remember what Jesus also said "They will hate you because they hated me first" (John 15:18) Remember you are in a spiritual war against the dark forces of evil, the darkness hates the light, Satan hates you and wants to destroy you. You have become an enemy to the world as a true disciple of Christ. That's why you can't conform to this world (Romans 12:2) because you are an enemy to this world
Lets see what the Apostle Paul says here "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not or don't lose heart" Notice Paul is warning the Christians, don't give up in your ministry, because it's not going to be easy. The world hates you because the world is under control by Satan (1 John 5:19) If you preach a true gospel, expect heavy opposition from the dark forces of this world. But don't lose heart, Christ has already overcome the world (John 16:33) You are filled and sealed by the Holy Spirit, demons tremble at the name of Jesus Christ! (James 2:19)
And as a Born Again Christian, we must walk worthy of our calling (Ephesians 4:1) As Paul says here "We renounced the hidden things of dishonesty or shameful ways" We no longer live in the sin before we came to Christ, we are Born Again, we are a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17) And importantly " we don't handle the Word of God deceitfully" If your truly Born Again, then you believe the Bible is the Word of God. We listen and obey the Bible, we don't twist and distort to fit our agenda or lifestyle!
"But the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God" Notice the keywords here "In the sight of God" Christ is watching your ministry! If your being deceitful , you might be able to fool people, but you can't fool God, you will be under heavy judgment. Walk worthy of your calling, be led by the Holy Spirit, read and follow the Word of God
Finally Paul says "But if our gospel be hid or veiled, its hid to those who are perishing" The reality is most people are not going to accept the true gospel of Jesus Christ, but you must continue to be obedient and preach it, because there will be a remnant that will receive it. Don't lose heart, many are called but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14) Get Busy for our Lord and God Jesus Christ, Amen!
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