“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4).
Charles Spurgeon had this to say about today’s verses: “Observe at the outset the confidence with which Paul speaks. It is abundantly evident that he has no doubt whatever that the gospel which he proclaims is assuredly true. No, that it is so manifestly true that if those who have heard it do not accept it, it is be because the god of this world has blinded their minds! The accent of conviction makes every word emphatic. He believes and is sure! And he is convinced that those who do not believe must be under the thralldom of the devil.”
Anything the devil can do, he will do, to hinder the “glorious gospel of Christ.” He wants to keep it hidden. We must do all we can do to promote the gospel, unveiling it to “blinded minds.” Satan loves the darkness. After all he is the prince of darkness. We must counterattack by taking the Light to those who are stumbling around in the darkness.
Ponder this thought on our final day of WNAC’s PreEaster Week of Prayer:
“We will only advance in our evangelistic work as fast and as far as we advance on our knees. Prayer opens the channel between a soul and God; prayerlessness closes it. Prayer releases the grip of Satan’s power; prayerlessness increases it. That is why prayer is so exhausting and so vital. If we believed it, the prayer meeting would be as full as the church.” – Alan Redpath
(Ending thoughts [quotes] throughout this week came from www.kneelingwetriumph.com.)
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray today for these mission concerns.
Missionary Kids — Pray for missionary kids as they face many
challenges most people rarely consider. Over the course of several
years, they slowly become accustomed to another culture, then
must readapt to American culture for a few months to a year. During
their short visits to the States, they must make new friends and
readjust to hearing and speaking English. Then, just when they become
adapted and have developed friendships, they say good-bye
again. Ask God to provide good friends to missionary kids and to provide
people in their lives who will support them, no matter where
they may live.
Uruguay — Molly Barker is overseeing construction of the new
building for the Santa Teresa Church in Rivera, Uruguay. Ask God
to provide safety for the workers and to give Molly wisdom in making
decisions. Ms. Barker also works with family camps, providing
classes for adults, teens, juniors, and small children. Pray for the
teachers, preachers, and cooks at each camp session and for protection
for both campers and workers from snakes, spiders, and accidents.
Also, ask God to touch the heart of every camper through
His Word.
