Mbidinyingong Junior Tuibam Emmanuel posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks ago
CHAPTER 11:
A STRATEGY FOR PLANNING;
As believers, you are to affect the sinful environment of the world in which you live by being as
light and salt. Jesus said He was the light of the world:
I am come as a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, should
not abide in darkness. (John 12:46)
What an impact the “light” of Jesus had on the world. His “light” showed the way from life in the
darkness of sin to the glorious light of salvation:
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in
our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face
of Jesus Christ. (II Corinthians 4:6)
Jesus said believers were also to serve as lights of the world:
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a
candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father which is in Heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16)
In the natural world, a light enables people to see in the darkness. It guides them along the road
as they travel. It enables them to accomplish their work. People read, learn, and study by light.
In the spiritual world, believers are to serve purposes similar to that of natural light. We are to
shine in the sinful environment around us making it possible for people who are lost in the
darkness of sin to see their way “home” to salvation in Jesus Christ. Your spiritual light should
enable believers around you to accomplish their ministry. People should be challenged to study
and learn of God because of the glow of your spiritual lights.
A plan is a method or way of doing something. It is a strategy for carrying out actions.
Planning for evangelism under the guidance of the Holy Spirit is a powerful tool. It changes
visions to reality, desire to demonstration. It provides opportunity for God to guide you into more
effective evangelization. When you plan, you prepare to do a work for God. Planning helps
you determine what needs to be done and how to do it in order to fulfill His purposes.
Thank you