Ministers Of Reconciliation – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional April 9th

(We Bear Witness Of The Truth)

TO THE BIBLE: Romans 5:10
“For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.”

LET’S TALK
In Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV, the Bible tells us that God “…gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

These five ministry gifts exist to equip Christians and build up the Church. But what exactly is “the work of the ministry”?

As a Christian, you have two main areas of ministry: one is within the Church—building up fellow believers—and the other is your primary calling: the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:18 makes this clear: “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.”

If you’re in Christ, then God has entrusted you with this ministry—to bring others into a relationship with Him.

Verse 19 explains it even further: “That God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.”

This means God is not holding people’s sins against them; instead, He has made a way for them to be saved through Jesus. And now, He has given us the responsibility of sharing this truth with the world.

In Acts 1:8 KJV, the Lord Jesus said, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me….”

This is not just for pastors or evangelists—it’s for every Christian. Mark 16:15 says, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” That’s your assignment!

You are God’s representative, called to share His love and truth with those around you. It’s not just a suggestion; it’s a mandate. So step out boldly and be the light that brings others to Christ.

Go Deeper
Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 1:20-22; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Pray:
Dear Father, I testify that you were in Christ, actively reconciling the world to yourself, not counting men’s sins against them. I’m an ambassador, and a representative of the Kingdom! The Lord is building His body through me, by my vital participation in the spread of the Gospel. Praise God!

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Luke 11:37-54, Judges 5-6
TWO YEAR
Romans 8:29-39, Psalm 114-115

Act:
Go out today as a witness of the truth and turn many righteousness.