THE NIGHT COMETH, WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK
John 9:4

Regardless of claims being made, there are still over 40 nations "closed" to the preaching
of the Gospel.   Other countries are in great danger of losing religious freedom and
liberties.   What about the souls in these countries?   Jeremiah 8:20 is their cry and dilemma.
We must "work the works of Him - while it is day."

  1. Considering The Words Of Christ.

    1. What can be meant by the word "night".   The absence of Christ somewhere or
      anywhere is equivalent to "night".   (Darkness - absence of light).
      1. When a government opposes Christ, "night" is present.   Matt. 14:9-13.
      2. When people oppose the Gospel and the cause of Christ, it is "night".   Mark
        5:17.
      3. When religion becomes inflamed with passion and rage and attacks God, it is
        "night".   Christ was crucified by religious Jews.   Matt. 27:20-25.
      4. When sin is allowed in the believer's life, unconfessed and not forsaken, it is
        "night".   I John 1:5,6.
      5. When Christ comes back for His own, "eternal night" will have arrived for many.
        Matt. 24:30,31.
    2. What can be meant by the word "work".
      1. Obedience to the will of God is to "work the works of [H]im".   John 9:4.
      2. When we allow Christ to work in and through us - this is to "work the works of
        [H]im"        .   Matt. 5:15,16.

  2. How Is The Night Coming When No One Can Work?

    1. The powers of darkness are working to bring darkness into the world and more
      specifically to certain areas.
      Their Goal is: One world government, secular humanism, new age, communism,
      traditional religions, false cults, modernism, liberalism      , amorality and perversion.
      Eph. 5:11; 6:12.
    2. Satan sows seeds of darkness in hearts, churches and society.   Matt. 13:24-28.
    3. Christ prophesied that darkness would come (night follows day) and there would be
      limitations placed on the work of the Lord.   I Thess. 5:4-6.

  3. Why Would The Night Come When No One Will Be Able To Work?

    1. It is a natural law that night comes after the day.
    2. We live in a vast field of wickedness and the Bible reveals that evil will grow worse
      and worse.   II Tim. 3:13.
    3. Diminished light and cold, weak Christians will not affect this world.   Matt. 6:22,23;
      5:13-15; Rev. 3:15,16.
    4. During times of spiritual darkness sin is not seen as sin nor is error viewed as error.
      (Times of no absolutes and self and situational ethics reigning).   II Tim. 3:5,7-9;
      4:3,4.

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  1. What Must We Do?

    1. Take advantage of the light of the day.
      1. We must enter while doors are open.   (Must get the Gospel to the greatest
        number of people possible with the most effective means possible in the least
        possible time).
      2. Discern the ripe fields of the world.   (The Spirit of God prepares hearts in
        certain areas at special times).
      3. Know "open and tolerant" areas and take advantage of preparation for the
        Gospel by certain circumstances.   (Example: Paul going to synagogues first in
        each city and building on their understanding of God and the Scriptures.   Acts
        13:5,14,15; 17:1-3; 18:2,4; 19:8).
      4. Beat the cults and "isms" to fields yet virgin.
    2. Do not substitute the Pure Gospel with social gospel, traditionalism[,] cultural
      Christianity, churchanity, professionalism, Hollywoodism, church buildings, liberation
      theology       or artificial trappings.
    3. It is time to act!   (African Proverbs: "Run while the sun is hot").
      1. Let us give ourselves to fasting and prayer, truly seeking the Lord.   Prov. 8:17;
        Isaiah 55:6,7; Ps. 32:6,7.
      2. We must sanctify ourselves and renounce all known sin.   Isaiah 1:16,17; Jerm.
        4:14; Rom. 12:9; John 17:17.
      3. Walk in the Spirit and win souls.   Rom. 13:13; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 4:1; 5:15; Col.
        1:10; Phil. 2:15,16.

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