Joseph Attoh 
The Ashaiman Area of The Church of Pentecost kicked off its highly anticipated ‘Ashaiman for Christ Crusade’ at Lazio Park in Zenu on Wednesday evening with a compelling message from the former Missions Director, Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo (Retd), who preached passionately on the crusade theme: “Jesus Came to Seek and to Save the Lost.”
Apostle Gyesi-Addo disclosed that Jesus’ coming into the world was intentional, purposeful, and redemptive. Quoting Luke 19:10, he stated that Scripture consistently reveals one central truth: ‘there is one Man who came to earth with a mission to seek and save the lost.’
The former Missions Director stated that being lost it is not only about physical disorientation. He explained that a person can be surrounded by family, living in their own home, and still be lost. Being lost can mean losing direction, losing hope, or losing a sense of belonging because of past mistakes. Drawing on the parable of the prodigal son, he illustrated the plight of one who squanders opportunities, destroys dignity, and feels unworthy to return home. Yet, like the father of the prodigal son, God eagerly anticipates the return of every lost soul, saying, “When you are lost, you cannot find yourself unless someone comes looking for you. Jesus came to seek and save the lost.”
Turning to John 5:1–9, he recounted the story of the Pool of Bethesda, where people waited for healing, hoping for the stirring of the waters. Yet, the miracle occurred for only one person at a time, revealing the limitations of human solutions. He explained that systems, people, and even extraordinary events have boundaries, but Jesus operates beyond all limitations, offering life freely and abundantly. The man crippled for thirty-eight years, who had exhausted every human help, became the perfect illustration of Jesus’ power to intervene at the point of hopelessness.
He indicated that Jesus meets people at their limits, where human strength and resources have run dry, reminding the people that Jesus sees beyond physical ailments to the deeper issue of the soul.
Reflecting on the universal truth that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, Apostle Gyesi-Addo urged those without Jesus to recognise their spiritual lostness, regardless of their comfort, social status, or physical surroundings. He assured them of hope in Christ is life, freely offered to all who are willing to receive it.
Concluding his sermon, Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo (Retd) made a heartfelt appeal to those burdened by sin, despair, or hopelessness.
“Just as the crippled man rose after decades of suffering, anyone who encounters Jesus can rise from the weight of life’s challenges,” he declared.
He encouraged the people not to allow doubt, past mistakes, or opposition to hinder their encounter with Christ.
Report by Eunice Ayisi Asare
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