We must realize that we are in a kingdom that operates by principles. Our God is the God of principles. Until you submit to principles you cannot become a principal. It is only those that have submitted themselves to labour in the vineyard of God that are qualified to be rewarded by God.
Rewards for soul winning are not restricted to a particular person but it is an all-embracing package. Though the Bible says “ In all labour there is profit….” (Prov.14:23) but you must realize that it cannot work or labour in John Holt company and go to Chivita company at the end of the month to collect salary. In other words, it is only those that laboured in soul winning that are entitled to the rewards that God has for soul winners.
What are the rewards for soul winning?
1. Manifestation of God’s power. (Mk 16:20): It was as they went forth preaching that God began to manifest His power through them by signs and wonders. The cheapest way to be a sign carrier is to be a genuine witness for Jesus. In Acts 13:6-12, God revealed His power through Apostle Paul and Elymas the sorcerer; he became blind for a season. Do you want to heal the sick? Then go and witness Christ to the sick and see what will happen.
2. Cheap access to covenant blessing (Exodus 22:25): What others in Church fast and pray for will cheaply come to soul winner. The covenant of service has no respect for “TITLE”. It is your input that determines your blessing.
3. Enhances your state of holiness. When you preach to others the necessity of receiving Christ as their Lord and saviour, you cannot afford to live a sinful live. You are the light of the world to those around you, so you should be conscious to live an exemplary life. 1 cor9:27 “But I keep under my body and bring it into subjection;lest by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be cast away”
4. A crown of righteousness (2 Tim4:8): Another reward that is laid up for those that win souls is the crown of righteousness. Apostle Paul said, “Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…” Many will get to heaven only to discover that they are not qualified to wear the crown of righteousness, not because they did not pay their tithe but because there was no single soul won to God through them.
5. Increase in wisdom (Prov 11:30): “…and he that winneth a soul is wises.” In other words, he that does not win a soul is a fool. So the more souls you win, the more you increase in your level of wisdom. How? The more you release yourself to be used by the Holy Spirit to reach out to souls, the more the Holy Spirit will release his anointing upon you and increase you.
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