Marked (Conclusion)

Beloved, in conclusion of the theme we have been ministering from, entitled “Marked” - Jesus declared that he had come “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). Jesus was “marked” to do so. However, since Jesus’ crucifixion, the “mark” has shifted from Him to us. Now, this responsibility descends on us. Paul explains it this way, “All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing (counting) their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us (the saints) the (spoken) word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ” (II Corinthians 5:18-20). In other words, Beloved, God has given us the power to reconcile man back to his God, because we are “marked” to “speak” it into existence by God’s Word. This is what marks us to be “ambassadors for Christ”. In what greater manner can we show the “marks” of the Lord Jesus Christ? Speak the salvation of your families and loved ones into existence, and you will see results. Remember, Solomon said, “death and life are in the power of the tongue...” (Proverbs 18:21).

Precious Ones, because of the “mark” on our lives, our ministry reveals the weakness of “the laws of Moses” and the strength of “the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. The Law divided men, but the Gospel united men. The apostle Paul maintains that Jesus has “made both one (that is, both Gentiles and Jews, both sinners and saints), and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us” (Ephesians 2:14). Now, Beloved, both sinner and saint can get an audience with God, because the old ordinances of “the law” were taken away by virtue of being nailed to the cross.

Chosen Ones, in conclusion - Paul, as the apostle to the Gentiles, recognized the signs that followed those who were in Christ and of Christ. The true “mark” of a born-again Christian is the understanding that everyone can be saved.

I love you all SO very much.

In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy