‘For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek’ (Rom 1:16)
This is a true story. On the day of October 8, 1871, the great evangelist D L Moody was holding a crusade in the city of Chicago. Thousands were in attendance. He preached a powerful sermon on the need of salvation in Christ alone. His friend and co-laborer Sankey, sang as beautiful song called: ‘Today the Savior calls’. The presence of God was there…
Suddenly there was much noise outside. The fire trucks sounded their sirens all over the town. Then the great bell in the city courthouse tower started ringing announcing danger.
The thousands of people in the Revival Tent became restless. Moody did not know what was happening outside but because of the noise he decided to forget the altar call. He told the people to go home and think about their souls and their need for salvation. He also said that they should all come back tomorrow if they want to surrender their lives to Christ. He then dismissed the crowd. Going outside he saw the night sky red from fire. The city was burning. That was the greatest tragedy Chicago has ever experienced. More than 300 people died that night. Many could not come back the next day for the crusade.
This story so touched Moody that he wept openly and asked God for mercy. He said that if anyone attended his crusade and died that night, his soul in hell will blame him. Then he made a vow to always preach Christ and to always make an altar call in all his crusades. He also vowed to God that he will try his best to lead each person he meets to Christ.
God used him mightily. He was not a very educated man but lead multitude to the Cross.
Once, when walking down a certain street in Chicago, Mr. Moody stopped a man, a perfect stranger to him, and said: “Sir, are you a Christian?” “You mind your own business,” was the reply. Mr. Moody replied: “This is my business.” The man said, “Well, then, you must be Moody.” Out in Chicago they used to call him in those early days “Crazy Moody,” because day and night he was speaking to everybody he got a chance to speak to about being saved.

These are some serious questions for you:
Do you share the Gospel of Christ Crucified with the people around you?
Are you ‘ashamed’ or shy to open your mouth and tell people they need salvation?
Do you study the Word of God so that you can preach the true Gospel of grace?
Do you pray for an increased wisdom and anointing, so that you make the preaching of the Gospel attractive to sinners?
Do you pray for the salvation of others?
Do you have a burden for the souls of men?
Are you ready to humble yourself and to pay the price for an increased harvest for the Lord?
Do you pray for revival?
Do you rejoice when a sinner repents and gives his life to Christ?
Do you weep when a sinner rejects the Gospel?
Do you understand these questions?
May God bring the fire of the Holy Ghost in your heart!
May God anoint your lips with His fire!
May the power of the Holy Ghost descend on you as you faithfully serve Christ by preaching His Gospel to others!
May God bless you and your family!
In Jesus name,
Amen!