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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?

August 31, 2021 · Lanre Oyeleke · 3 views

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. KJV

Years back, a t.v. program was on air weekly. The theme was "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"? It was one of the most educative programs at that time. Participants were asked questions on facts, history, science and other things. Questions answered correctly attracted monetary rewards ranging from several thousands to millions of naira which is the ultimate price. Many young folks and even old adults applied to this program because they wanted to be legitimate millionaires.

In the kingdom, there's an opportunity for everyone to be a millionaire not in cash or in the currency of this world but in souls. We can be millionaires in the number of souls won to the Lord. Many are striving to hit millions; several years back, it was common to hear motivational speakers talk about how they made their first million at a certain age especially in their early twenties. Most young folks get motivated to make millions the moment they hear about a young millionaire but not many in the kingdom have the vision to bring in as many souls into the kingdom. The devil is winning souls to hell in numbers. The bible says hell is enlarged to accommodate the numerous souls the devil is winning: "Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and
their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it". ( Isa5:14). He's using all tricks and tactics at his disposal to get men to his side.

If God were to convert the number of souls you've won into cash, how much will it be? You need to prioritize soul-winning. You can never be too old, too educated, too sophisticated to win souls. The "evangelists of hell" are not ashamed to lure people into perdition through music, fashion, cultism and outright preaching of the philosophies of men, why should you be ashamed to bring people into eternal bliss with God through the preaching of the Gospel? Jesus want us to be vigorous about bringing men into the kingdom. In one of His parables that typified evangelism and souls winning, he used the word 'compel' to describe how to bring in people( Luke14:23). In the Greek, that word is "Anagkazo". It means to constrain, to use force and entreaties. It is a very strong word. We have to " Anagkazo" men into the kingdom. The opportunity to be a millionaire in souls abound for every believer. The economy of heaven favours it. While you may not be privileged to win millions of souls by head count, you can win souls who in turn will win millions of souls to the Lord. In multilevel marketing, that's a plus to you. Don't neglect the call for soul winning, you are saved to arise for the salvation of others.

Action point

Father, I receive the grace to be a millionaire in souls in Jesus name.

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