1st Peter 4:6. “For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” THE REASON. Not only around here but both near and far The Gospel is preached to all men Sometimes in plain words a message is heard Telling plainly of the Savior from sin But there are other ways the Holy Spirit says, “Repent of your sin and seek earnestly salvation.” Whether it is through one’s conscience or creation or experience The Gospel is preached in every nation.
Some will ask, “What about those in the past? Are those people saved or lost?” The answer is that God is a righteous Lord Who personally has paid sin’s cost – And will do what is right for He sends the light That is needed to reach the soul of each man. Each person is able through that light made available To know God and His grace during life’s span.
The proof of life is seen in each redeemed human being When their life is controlled by God’s Spirit. There will be evidence of love given by God from above And those who look on – maybe even mock – will see it There will be a change in behavior out of love for the Savior That will be hard to refute by those who mock. Evidence of reality is seen when appreciation for God is keen – Such people not only talk but walk the walk.
“O Lord of the harvest, there are those in far fields who are reaping today where the Holy Spirit has been working for generations. Bless their labors. And here where we are only able to get what is in the corners of our fields – keep us, I pray, from quitting. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”