Ministry of reconciliation

2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; KJV

The reason Jesus came is to reconcile us to God through love. We were once God's enemies. And it is easier for God to destroy His enemies but He chose the strait gate and narrow way (Matt7:13,14) to bring them to life at the risk of His Son's life. John3:16.

This ministry of reconciliation has been given to us. We therefore have to be equipped with spiritual armour and strategy to reconcile enemies to God. And surprisingly the worst of our enemies will be the members of our own family (Matt10:36GNT). The enemies as their name implies, will oppose this ministry beyond our imagination but then love does not fail. 1Cor13:8.

We will receive testimony of salvation (life and not destruction) if we count ourselves among the few and persevere on this strait gate and narrow way.

Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: KJV

Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. KJV

It is not news if enemies die because that is their portion, but it is great news when enemies repent and live. Angels also rejoice about it. Lk15:10.

2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. KJV

Eze 18:32 For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. KJV