The Reason Matters: Why We Should Preach Soul Salvation Over Blessings

 

You are probably wondering what reason I am talking about. Read on, and you will understand. Two people boarded a plane. Both were given a parachute. The first person was told to wear the parachute for a comfortable flight. He put it on, but he felt very uncomfortable. People around him started mocking him. Some laughed and asked why he seemed to be the only one wearing a parachute. Kingdom principles for effective ministry teach that obedience to God’s instructions may not always look comfortable or popular, but it is what ensures impact, preservation, and fruitfulness in His assignment.

After a while, feeling awkward and wanting to fit in, he removed the parachute so he could be like everyone else on the flight. The second person was also given a parachute, but he was told that there would come a time of danger when he would need it to survive. He wore the parachute, and just like the first person, people mocked him. They said all sorts of things, trying to make him feel foolish. Yet he did not listen.

All he could think about was his survival. If he removed the parachute and a dangerous situation arose, he might not survive. How God rewards His servants is often seen in their ability to endure obedience, remain faithful under pressure, and ultimately receive the benefit of following His instructions even when others do not understand.

All through the flight, he kept the parachute on, completely focused on what mattered most—his survival. This is exactly the point: the reason you give people to come to Jesus matters greatly. If you tell people to come to Jesus because He will give them peace, comfort, money, or breakthroughs, many will accept Him. But when persecution or trials come, they can easily backslide because their focus was on what they could get, not on salvation itself. Are you weaned from praise becomes an important question here, because true stability in Christ is not built on external rewards or human approval but on a settled commitment to follow Him regardless of outcomes or recognition.

However, when you give people a reason centered on the eternal—the salvation of their soul and deliverance from the danger of hell—they are more likely to stay steadfast. Their decision is based on the desire to survive eternally, not on temporary blessings. The first person removed the parachute because his focus was on comfort and approval. The second person kept it on because he understood the ultimate purpose: survival. Serve God wholeheartedly even if you are not recognised with a position.

Likewise, when preaching the Gospel, if people only see temporary benefits, they may fall away when challenges come. But if they understand that accepting Jesus saves their soul, they will remain committed.

Let us stop preaching what people get when they accept Jesus. Instead, let us preach the salvation of the soul. That is the reason that truly matters.

God bless you!

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