*Leave the Results with God*
`For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16`
Ministers of God’s Word often wonder how their words were received after they’ve preached or taught. It’s perfectly normal to want to know the kind of impact you’ve had. But most preachers, concern themselves too much with it. I’m sure you’re familiar with these questions: “Who was moved? Who was touched? Who was illuminated? Who was transformed? How many really turned to Jesus?” But here’s the thing: You will never know the full extent of your influence.
One of the mysteries of God’s kingdom is that humans CAN resist it. Though the kingdom is available to all, it doesn’t overtake or overcome anyone who refuses to receive it. Jesus’ exchange with the rich young ruler is a case study in how the Lord let go of outcomes. Interestingly, we are told that Jesus had a special kind of affection for the young ruler. The Gospel tells us, “Jesus . . . loved him,” which is an uncommon description. Jesus looked at him and loved him. Mark 10 : 21
Perhaps the Lord foresaw that the young man would be called to become one of the seventy that He would later send out. Perhaps He felt that the young ruler was destined to become a pillar in the first ekklesia soon to be born in Jerusalem. We don’t know, but something special about this man drew unique affection from Jesus. When the man resisted the Lord’s challenge to sell all and follow Him, Jesus didn’t chase after him. He didn’t try to persuade him about his misguided choice. He didn’t badger him or try to terrify him into the kingdom. Jesus let him go, trusting the outcome to His Father.
Therefore it’s a mistake to fixate on this. After you minister, simply rest and leave the results with God. Though sometimes the Lord will give you a small peek into the fruit of your ministry, most of the time He will not. Just, Leave the Results with God !
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin
`For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16`
Ministers of God’s Word often wonder how their words were received after they’ve preached or taught. It’s perfectly normal to want to know the kind of impact you’ve had. But most preachers, concern themselves too much with it. I’m sure you’re familiar with these questions: “Who was moved? Who was touched? Who was illuminated? Who was transformed? How many really turned to Jesus?” But here’s the thing: You will never know the full extent of your influence.
One of the mysteries of God’s kingdom is that humans CAN resist it. Though the kingdom is available to all, it doesn’t overtake or overcome anyone who refuses to receive it. Jesus’ exchange with the rich young ruler is a case study in how the Lord let go of outcomes. Interestingly, we are told that Jesus had a special kind of affection for the young ruler. The Gospel tells us, “Jesus . . . loved him,” which is an uncommon description. Jesus looked at him and loved him. Mark 10 : 21
Perhaps the Lord foresaw that the young man would be called to become one of the seventy that He would later send out. Perhaps He felt that the young ruler was destined to become a pillar in the first ekklesia soon to be born in Jerusalem. We don’t know, but something special about this man drew unique affection from Jesus. When the man resisted the Lord’s challenge to sell all and follow Him, Jesus didn’t chase after him. He didn’t try to persuade him about his misguided choice. He didn’t badger him or try to terrify him into the kingdom. Jesus let him go, trusting the outcome to His Father.
Therefore it’s a mistake to fixate on this. After you minister, simply rest and leave the results with God. Though sometimes the Lord will give you a small peek into the fruit of your ministry, most of the time He will not. Just, Leave the Results with God !
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin