READ: Matthew 16:13-19
“And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18
I have preached at many crusades and led many people to Christ. There were people from other religions who prayed with me and received Christ. Many of them could not openly join Christian churches because of their religious restrictions. Many of the souls in the churches I have been involved with do not even know me. But I can see that they are being sheltered and pastored by shepherds who know them and love them. I thank God that I have sown the seed and I believe that seed will work and we will see all those souls in heaven. A great seed has been planted and a great tree of souls will grow. A church is a great tree. Attempt starting a church because Jesus is building His church and it will be successful.
When you raise up a great person in the ministry, you have planted a great seed and given birth to a great tree. The church of God in Ghana was planted by Swiss missionaries. This church has become a mighty tree sheltering over seventy per cent of the population.
Giving somebody a book is the planting of a great tree. A book by Kenneth Hagin was given to me many years ago and it transformed my life. It turned me into a tree that has provided shelter for many birds.
Jesus asked us to teach people and to baptize them. It is important that we fulfil the Great Commission and start churches everywhere. Souls are won when churches are planted. Do not forget how to plant a great tree!
And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18