“The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.” — Proverbs 20:27
“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation…” — Romans 1:16
Why We Do What We Do
True outreach is not just about activity, it must be rooted in the heart and goal of God. Many
believers are passionate about soul-winning, evangelism, and ministry, but without clear
understanding of the divine intention behind it all, outreach can become routine or results-driven
rather than Spirit-led and purpose-driven
The goal of every true outreach is not simply to preach but to ignite, to light up, and ultimately to see a harvest of Pentecost.
Pentecost: The Divine Pattern for Outreach
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come… they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”— Acts 2:1–4
Pentecost is not just a moment in church history. It is the spiritual blueprint for every authentic outreach effort. On that day, the disciples were lit up by the fire of the Holy Ghost, and as a result, they began to speak the wonderful works of God. That fire turned them from followers into flames, and their words became the trigger for salvation.
Pentecost is when the Spirit lights up a human spirit. When this ignition happens, illumination bursts forth from within. Outreach begins, not just in words, but in fire.
Outreach is Fire in Motion. Every outreach effort that is born of the Spirit carries fire. Fire is not just symbolic, it’s the byproduct of the Holy Spirit igniting a person. And when that fire burns within you, your words carry conviction, clarity, and calling.
“Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road and while he opened the scriptures to us?” — Luke 24:32
This burning— this stirring, is what causes the hearts of men to be pricked. That is what brings about the harvest — not persuasion, but penetration.
The true goal of outreach ministry is not just numbers or decisions. It is the Harvest of Pentecost — souls saved, spirits lit, and new flames born who will become ministers themselves.
The Goals of True Outreach
- Salvation of souls – not only from sin but from demonic oppression, mental sabotage, and spiritual darkness.
- Lighting others up – where men and women become like candles ignited by the fire of God. 3. Multiplying fire carriers – outreach ministers who reproduce other ministers, not by strategy, but by Spirit-filled declaration of God’s wonderful works.
How Heaven Sees Your Outreach
Even when your outreach feels quiet or unseen, it is recorded.
Your efforts are stored within your soul, and when the Holy Spirit begins to search the compartments of your heart, He sees the investments you’ve made for the Kingdom.
“The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart” — Proverbs 20:27
God searches the inward parts, and like candlesticks, He inspects what’s burning, what needs rekindling, and what must be removed. Your fire not only affects others, it allows God to refine you.
More than Sin-Saving: The Full Scope of Salvation
Salvation isn’t only about forgiveness. It’s about total restoration;
- Spirit – made alive through the gospel.
- Body– healed by His stripes.
- Soul– restored by the working of both Spirit and Word.
When a soul is saved, confusion gives way to clarity, bondage to liberty, and fear to faith.
Reflection Questions
- Is your outreach lit by fire or driven by routine?
- Do you speak the wonderful works of God with conviction?
- Have you allowed the Holy Spirit to ignite you so deeply that others catch fire from your flame?
Prayer Prompts
A Prayer for Fresh Fire
Lord of the Harvest, use me as a laborer in Your field. Give me the grace to speak with fire and
truth. Let those who hear me be pricked in their hearts. Let salvation, healing, and restoration
flow from my words — not by might, not by power, but by Your Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer for Souls
Lord of the Harvest, use me as a laborer in Your field. Give me the grace to speak with fire and truth. Let those who hear me be pricked in their hearts. Let salvation, healing, and restoration flow from my words — not by might, not by power, but by Your Spirit. Amen.
Final Charge: Become a Flame
You are not just called to tell others about Jesus, you are called to carry the fire of the Spirit. Let the fire in you light others.
Let your words burn through the noise.
And let the harvest of Pentecost be your goal.
The fire starts with you. The harvest follows.