Rhapsody of Realities 9 June 2025 Devotional, Monday Message By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy)
TOPIC: The Power of Protagonism
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus… (John 1:41-42).
I n the work of advancing God’s Kingdom, protagonists are needed, and we see that there were such individuals in the Bible, particularly in the Gospel of John. These were not just passive followers of Jesus Christ but active promoters of His ministry. Their actions demonstrate a special kind of work—protagonism at its finest.
For example, in John 1:40-42, we see Andrew, one of John the Baptist’s disciples who left everything to follow Jesus. Andrew didn’t keep this newfound revelation to himself. He immediately found his brother, Simon (Peter), and declared to him, “We have found the Messiah!” He then brought Peter to Jesus.
Andrew’s actions show the heart of a true protagonist— someone who advances and promotes the ministry of Jesus by enlisting others to join His cause and carry out His work. The next day, Jesus called Philip to follow Him. Philip, like Andrew, didn’t keep the Good News to himself. He found Nathanael and said, “…We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph” (John 1:45).
Nathanael, skeptical at first, questioned, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Philip’s response was simple, yet powerful; he said to Nathanael, “Come and see” (John 1:45-46). This is the power of protagonism. Andrew and Philip didn’t just follow Jesus, they actively brought others to Him. They connected fellow Jews and devout men who already believed in God to the Messiah’s cause.
Similarly, in advancing God’s Kingdom today, we need a massive army of God’s people who are committed, passionate and unrelenting in their dedication to the Gospel. We’re completing the full preaching of the Gospel this year 2025. Be a protagonist of this mandate! Enlist and encourage others to join this cause as we fulfil the Great Commission.
It’s imperative for us to recognize that to effect a change in the world, we require a united army of Christians, each playing their part in advancing the Kingdom of God, especially as the Lord’s return is imminent.
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank you for making me a protagonist in the advancement of your Kingdom. Through me, many are brought into the Kingdom and enlisted into your great army, fulfilling your divine purpose and changing lives everywhere. I walk in the wisdom and power of the Spirit, continually spreading
FURTHER STUDY: John 1:40-42; John 4:28-30; 2 Timothy 2:2
John 1:40-42
New International Version
40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter[a]).
John 4:28-30
New International Version
28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” 30 They came out of the town and made their way toward him.
2 Timothy 2:2
New International Version
2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 1:1-26 & 2 Chronicles 1-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 16:1-11 & Deuteronomy 7
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