APRIL 16, 2024

THE POTENCY OF LOVE

1 John 4:8
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love”

The act of reconciling men to God can feel like a daunting task sometimes. We may imagine ourselves needing powerful sermons or impressive knowledge of the Word to convince those we are witnessing to. But our opening text reveals an important tool in our arsenal as we reach out to the unsaved: love.

Love is the very essence of God’s nature. He is not a loving God, He is love. When we reflect this love in our interactions with others, it becomes a powerful force. People can sense genuineness and care, and it opens their hearts to the message we share.

Our love towards others does not need to be flamboyant or perfect. It is in demonstrating kindness, compassion, and a genuine interest in the well-being of others. When we live a life transformed by Christ’s love, it becomes a light that draws people in and makes them curious about the source of our joy and hope.

Therefore, as you step out today to share your faith, remember that your life of love is a potent tool you possess for soulwinning. Let it shine brightly through your words and actions as you each out to souls. Then, allow the Holy Spirit do the rest. Amen.

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, grant unto me grace to express your love without reservation to those you will bring my way today, that they may know your love and receive salvation, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION-TANZANIA
Christianity is the largest religion in Tanzania, with a substantial Muslim minority. Current statistics on the relative sizes of various religions in Tanzania are limited because religious questions have been eliminated from government census reports since 1967. However, estimates published by the Pew Research Center in 2012 indicated that 61.4% of the population were Christian, 35.2% Muslim, 1.8% practiced traditional folk religions and 1.4% were unaffiliated.

Prayer for the nation:
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that the wind of the Spirit will sweep through the nation Tanzania, causing massive salvation of souls in Jesus Name.

Prayer for the leaders:

Father in the name of Jesus, we ask for wisdom upon the leaders of the nation, that they may continue to lead the nation in peace and stability, in Jesus Name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that you baptize the leaders of the church with the spirit of selflessness, that in all humility they may discharge their duties in the Body of Christ, in Jesus Na

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the souls, that have been saved through all our channels of outreaches will be sanctified and preserved by the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Zechariah 7 & 8, Psalm 120, Acts 23