Most of the time, when a man of influence (the one whom everyone looks up to) says something, everybody follows and believes. In these verses, we see that when the king proclaimed and published everyone in Nineveh followed him. They repented from their sins; they put on a sackloth, and cried out mightily to God according to the king's decree. The result? God relented from His decreed destruction of the city. He forgave them from their sins, and gave them salvation.
This truth is important in sharing the gospel. Though salvation comes from God alone (Psalm 62:1), sharing the gospel will be easier when the man who has an influence over others is the one who receives it first. In a family, it will be easier for the other members of the family when the father or the mother or anyone who has influence over the other members receives the gospel first. If we try to look at the history of Israel, we will see that a nation-wide spiritual revival depends on whether or not the king has a fear of God. It was easy for Hezekiah to impose revival through God's power and grace over Israel because he was able to reach out those people who have influence over other Israelites.
This whole thing brings to the fact that people of influence tend to be the voice of others. And other people put their trust on these individuals. That is why, if you were a man of influence, and you have received the gospel of Jesus Christ, you can use it to share the gospel to your subordinates. But you need to maintain your integrity in the face of the gospel so that your influence over them will continue to produce respect and honor to God.
Useful Links
The Influence of My Life by Tom Sexton
Power and Influence by Kenneth Boa
This truth is important in sharing the gospel. Though salvation comes from God alone (Psalm 62:1), sharing the gospel will be easier when the man who has an influence over others is the one who receives it first. In a family, it will be easier for the other members of the family when the father or the mother or anyone who has influence over the other members receives the gospel first. If we try to look at the history of Israel, we will see that a nation-wide spiritual revival depends on whether or not the king has a fear of God. It was easy for Hezekiah to impose revival through God's power and grace over Israel because he was able to reach out those people who have influence over other Israelites.
This whole thing brings to the fact that people of influence tend to be the voice of others. And other people put their trust on these individuals. That is why, if you were a man of influence, and you have received the gospel of Jesus Christ, you can use it to share the gospel to your subordinates. But you need to maintain your integrity in the face of the gospel so that your influence over them will continue to produce respect and honor to God.
Useful Links
The Influence of My Life by Tom Sexton
Power and Influence by Kenneth Boa
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