"And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans 10:15.
There are several reasons why I am persuaded that you need to subscribed to this cause. To be precise you are already by the fact of your salvation conscripted into it but disobedience has gotten a hold of many brethren.
The First reason is because the great commission is a command to all that are born-again even in difficult places and times.
I interact so closely with a number of missionaries from America and you might not believe the sacrifice they make just to see a soul saved and Hell depopulated. How I wish I had their permission to let you into the details. One young American lady drove alone late in the afternoon for over one hundred kilometers after conducting a Sunday School Teachers seminar in our church. Her car broke down on the way but the Lord enabled her to get to Nanyuki safe. She took a risk most would not dare knowing the insecurity on our highways. I imagine the blessings of God not just upon her but even on those who support her work in Kenya. We must come out of our comfort for the gospel.
The Second reason is because the continent has not known peace in its entire history.
Peace is a basic ingredient to any meaningful development. Its absence has been conspicuous. Africa's peace can only come from the Prince of peace. The western democratic principles have given us a semblence of peace that turns like a pendulum; one time you have it and a new regime comes to power and withdraws it."Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph." Exodus 1:8. Africa has had a fair share of such political kings. I submit to you that it is only the gospel that can change this continent. The gospel has the penetrating power to change mankind in totality. " Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5: 17. The gospel is the power of God that makes nuclear arsenal look like a kids toy.This is what needs to resonate from Cairo to Cape town and from Dakar to Nairobi. Watch any international television station, there is hardly any glad tidings from this continent. It is either political chaos or genocide in Rwanda that is followed by Hollywood movie producers out to make a windfall with a box-office horror movie shot on site. As the rapture of the church nears, I see the Lord turning the tide. " ...I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Heb.13:5. They shall be a great revival in our days that shall change the spiritual cause of this beautiful continent. American was changed by the men of God who plunged into the deep. Billy Sunday, D.L. Moody, John Rice, Lee Robertson set examples that we can all follow. They could say with Apostle Paul, " Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." 1 Cor. 11:1 It is Africa's turn to organize great monthly evangelistic crusades that leave an entire town, village or city surrendered to Jesus. The old-time religion is back and with the blessings of the Almighty we shall do exploits to the glory of God.
The Third reason is because we have been sent.
God can never send you anywhere without supplying you with the necessary grace. God has set apart a people for this task. We know that we are not alone. Other than His promises, "...I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matt.28:20 I am convinced that there are so many others on the continent and beyond the Lord has burdened for the spiritual cause of Africa. Some have been sent to come to Africa, others are praying and supporting the work here. We have the high calling of God to serve in the remotest and the most neglected parts of Africa. I see the Lord bringing His army together for a conference to chart the way forward.
The Fourth reason is because of our feet.
We all love our pedicure. Our stylist is the Lord Himself. When we shall appear before God He shall look at the feet of those who stood for the cause of the gospel and declare their feet beautiful. Do you want to have your feet beautiful before men or God? If you spend a life time in a beauty parlor and fail to have a missions heart your feet shall be an eyesore before your creator.I want my feet beautiful and I believe the same applies to you. Join us in Africa as we with our feet carry good news that saith unto the continent, " Thy God reigneth!" Isaiah 52:7
Conclusion.
You are not reading this blog by accident. The Lord must be saying something to you. I kindly ask you not to harden your heart as they did in the wilderness. If you are not born-again you have an opportunity to welcome Christ Jesus into your heart and serve Him with joy forever." For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10: 13. If Christ is Lord and Savior trust Him for ministry for there is a reason to be saved. God loves you and we love you too.
Pastor Philip & Gladys Warutere,
"Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly." Heb.13:18
