by Don Fortner
ref Jhn 1:40-42
What a privilege we have! God allows us, who have been saved by the gospel to proclaim the gospel for the salvation of others. He could save them without us. But he is pleased to use us. Just as our Lord, when he was about to raise Lazarus from the dead, commanded those who stood by, saying, "Take ye away the stone," so he now commands us to "preach the gospel to every creature." Attached to the command is this promise: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." "And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Our labor is not in vain in the Lord. God will use us, as we faithfully preach the gospel of his grace, for the salvation of his elect and the glory of his dear Son, our Savior
