A Compelling Urge To Share The Gospel

1 Cor 9:16-23
16Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it.

19Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. 22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. 23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.


Paul talks about the urgency of sharing the gospel from the heart. This urgency is the task that is set before us. He shows us that he is compelled to show others God's way. He does this through giving up his will and being like those that he shares to, that they may understand and know the love of God.

Do I have an urgency to share God's good news to those that don't know Him? Am I compelled like Paul to let others know that Salvation is here? This is a fresh reminder of the great task that has been set in my heart to share the gospel to others.

Father God, I pray that your Holy Spirit be poured out. Set in my heart that need to share with others and to lead others to Your name, that you may be glorified and that others may have Salvation in You. I pray that you put in my heart the urgency of how important your word is. I pray that you open up doors and that I may recognize you and your plans for me. That I may have the boldness to do your will. I pray for your strength. Guide me in your direction. Lead me in your way. Show me how you want to work in my life. I give you all of it. Be glorified I pray in Jesus name.
Amen.