Since before the world was created , god has had a master plan to deliver people from evil . He cared for us so much that he was willing to endure pain to redeem us . In Acts 14.20 , we read about Jesus and the disciples preaching in a city called Derbe .
It says that Jesus then was busy strengthening the souls of his disciples , encouraging them to continue in the faith and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God . God wants us to know that the journey we are on ends with a destination , and along the journey we must be prepared to endure hardship for his sake .
His compassion for the whole world is summed in maybe the most famous verse in all scripture . World is summed in maybe the most famous verse in all scripture John 3.16 . It says For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life . And that's it .
That's the whole point of living this Christian life . It isn't complicated in terms of understanding , but it can be hard to live out . It isn't complicated in terms of understanding , but it can be hard to live out . There are currently 7.4 billion people on the planet and most have not received Christ . Many have not even heard him yet .
Hard as that is to believe , there's still a lot of work to be done . 700 years before Jesus , the prophet Isaiah saw God's throne in a vision and the Lord said there , who can we send ? Who will go for us ? Isaiah eagerly said here I am , send me . This is the willing heart God is looking for .
We live in this world with all its misery and beauty and chaos and harmony . We are to share the good news of Jesus . If we do that from a willing heart , god is faithful to use our efforts to advance his kingdom , and that is our purpose . Would you pray with me , father ? God , your great plan from the beginning Is right on schedule .
It's always on schedule . We love you . Nothing and no one stops you From accomplishing your will . See us through to the end , lord , that we can accomplish your will for our lives . In Jesus' name amen .