Pioneer Of The Pioneers

I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation. - Romans 15:20


In the early 19th century, US President Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase, streching the borders of the fledgling republic "from sea to shining sea."

The problem, however, was that no one really knew what was in that vast expanse of land. Maps would be needed, with clear instructions for the pioneers who would travel to the Pacific. Explorers Lewis and Clark became, in effect, the pioneers of the pioneers - preparing the way for the most massive land migration in US history. They cut a new trail that others would follow.

The apostle Paul's commitment to ministry was framed by a similar priority. In Romans 15:20, he wrote, "I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation." He wanted his efforts in ministry to cut a new trail - and others followed. Timothy, Titus, Mark, and Silas are just a few who followed the trail that Paul blazed.

Today that commitment is seen in Jesus' followers who take the message of the Savior to the uttermost parts of the world. As we pray today, let's ask for God's blessing on His Word as we, His "ambassadors," cut a new trail in our generation (2 Cor. 5:20). - Bill Crowder


Be this our common enterprise:
That truth be preached and prayer arise,
That each may seek the other's good
And live and love as Jesus would! - Brewster

God gave you a message to share; don't keep it to yourself.

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2 Corinthians 5:12-21

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God.

Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you. For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died. He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

Therefore we know no one after the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. But all things are of God, who reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having commited to us the word of reconciliation.

We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

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Spread gospel all over the world is our responsibility as a Christian... we have no doubt to refuse it... for it is a job given by God... however, there must be some thing that make the way not so good... but we have to go through it by faith... and with Father Lord we will get the power of doing so...