The Power of the Gospel: Hatred to Humilty

Not too long ago I was invited to preach at a church. My sermon talked about sin, and salvation. I spoke passionately about the need for repentance. I knew the message would be offensive, but I didn’t expect people to tell pastor they hated my message! Later that week I called the pastor to ask if there had been any visible sign or anyone that might have come forward to talk.

He mentioned that shortly after the Sunday service one person came forward and gripped and complained about how offensive the message was. The person had evidently told the pastor that they hated my message. The funny thing is, a few days later this angry person came back to the pastor to share how they had been convicted and found themselves confessing their sins, prayed for repentance and prayed to receive Christ. This person moved from a heart of hatred to a heart of complete humility!

I am amazed by the power of the gospel. Truth continues to set people free. There is no substitute for preaching the gospel. Preach the word my brothers, call sin, sin share with them the hope of salvation in Jesus alone. Oh what a powerful reality, Let all who are weary find rest and peace with God.