EUPHORIA Devotional (The spirit of joy, an ecstasy that comes from God) July 17, 2025 - REACH YOUR WORLD* REV. AROME E. TOKULA Mark 16:15 (TPT) “And he said to them, “AS YOU GO into all the world, PREACH openly the WONDERFUL NEWS of the gospel to the entire human race!” The greatest miracle is the miracle of the new birth in Christ Jesus. Not even the miracle of being raised back to life compares because Lazarus was raised back to life by Jesus, yet he still died! When someone gets born again that person receives the very life of God and his/her name is written down in the Lamb’s book of life with the assurance of going to heaven and spending eternity in fellowship with God (Revelation 21:27). This is so beautiful but we mustn’t forget as believers that our salvation isn’t an end to all of God’s plans for us rather it is a means to an end. The reason God kept us here on earth after getting saved is because He wants to give us platforms through which we can reach others with this beautiful message of His grace. He expects us to be intentional about the message because preaching the gospel is a trust. Apostle Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:11, “… according to THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL of the blessed God which was COMMITTED TO MY TRUST.” As a child of God, you aren’t on earth just to make money, travel the world or rise in your career; you’re here primarily to reach your world for Jesus regardless of what you do! Our jobs, careers and professions are the various platforms that God gives to us to help us reach people! God favours us and makes us big, great and influential because He loves people and He wants them to be saved! 1 Timothy 2:4 says that God, “… DESIRES ALL MEN to BE SAVED and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Traditionally, many have been taught to leave and abandon all that they do to go and preach the gospel but that isn’t what Jesus meant. The instruction according to our text is, “…AS YOU GO INTO ALL THE WORLD, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race!” (Mark 16:15 Passion) The Great Commission isn’t about leaving what you do to preach the gospel, rather it is about announcing the gospel through whatever you do; wherever you go! This is the reason every believer needs to do something productive and seek to excel in it for the sake of the gospel and the kingdom that we represent. This is God’s endgame for saving you! Be intentional about reaching your world today! DECLARE Thank You Father for the miracle of the new birth. Today, I walk in the consciousness of my salvation in Christ and I am intentional about sharing the good news of the gospel with everyone I come in contact with. I receive boldness to preach the gospel. I declare that through me many come to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus’ Name. PONDER The great commission is about announcing the gospel through whatever you do; wherever you go!_ #IOFWithPastorArome #MorningDevotion #Euphoria #Devotional #July #TheMonthOfGrace #2025_TheChristOurLord