CHRIST'S OASIS MINISTRIES

SPRINGFAST 2026 – DAY SEVEN
THE BELIEVER’S BLOOD-STAINED HANDS

Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 33:1–20

John Stuart Mill observed that a person may injure others not only by action, but also by inaction, and in both cases remains accountable. That thought fits the burden of Ezekiel 33 with sobering force. In this passage, God presents His servant as a watchman and makes it clear that silence can carry guilt. To have blood required at one’s hand is to be held accountable for failing to give a warning that might have preserved life.

This reveals a serious truth for every believer. Salvation is a gift, but it also brings responsibility. Those who have been reconciled to God are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. God does not save His people only for their own benefit. He leaves them on the earth as witnesses, ambassadors, and watchmen for the souls within their circles of influence. The Lord makes it plain that He does not delight in the death of the wicked. His heart is for repentance, rescue, and life. That is why He sends warnings.

At the same time, today’s scripture reading shows an important distinction. The believer is not responsible for the final decision a sinner makes, but the believer is responsible for delivering God’s warning. Each soul answers to God for its response, yet the watchman answers for his silence. That is the weight of the passage.

Some may ask whether this principle is too severe or whether it belongs only to the old covenant. Scripture answers both concerns. When the people said, “The way of the Lord is not fair,” God declared that it was rather their way that was not fair. What is truly unfair is for those who carry the message of life to withhold it from those who are perishing. This principle also appears in the New Testament when Paul said in Acts 20:26-27, “I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” Paul understood that faithfulness in witness leaves a servant clear before God.

The question, then, becomes deeply personal. Who has God placed in your life? Who in your family, workplace, neighborhood, or daily path needs the gospel? These connections are not accidental. The ancient question still echoes: “Where is your brother?” The believer must never answer like Cain, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” In Christ, we are called to care, to warn, and to witness.

This is not a call to condemnation, but to holy responsibility. The Lord is calling His people out of silence, fear, and indifference. Souls matter. Eternity is real. The gospel is urgent. May the Holy Spirit set our hearts on fire again for the Great Commission, so that none within our reach remain unwarned because we chose comfort over obedience.

Congratulations, and Happy Springfast 2026, dearest Oasis family. Flow, Oasis of love and compassion, God’s star witnesses in the midst of a perverse and crooked world. Flow across the spiritual deserts of the earth in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

© 2026 Pastor Dr. Isaac Paintsil
Sr. Apostle, Christ’s Oasis Ministries International

SPRINGFAST 2026 – DAY SIX
THE CRY FROM HELL

Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19–31

The term SOS is widely recognized across the world as a distress signal. Though many have popularly associated it with phrases such as save our souls or save our ship, it is not actually an acronym. It became universally known because whenever it was sent, it carried one unmistakable meaning: urgent distress, desperate danger, and a plea for rescue. The signal was clear, forceful, and impossible to ignore.

In our Scripture reading today, the Lord Jesus gives us a sobering and unforgettable glimpse into a cry of distress far more serious than any earthly emergency. In the story of the rich man and Lazarus, we hear the voice of a man in hell, not asking for comfort for himself alone, but pleading that someone would go and warn others so they would not come to that same place of torment. It is one of the most sobering pictures in all of Scripture. A man who had ignored the claims of God in his lifetime suddenly understood, too late, the weight of eternity. From the place of irreversible judgment, he became deeply aware of the value of a human soul and the terrible danger of dying without reconciliation with God.

There is something both tragic and striking in this scene. One commendable feature in the rich man’s cry is that he now recognized his error and understood the urgency of warning others. He pleaded for his brothers to be told the truth so they would not share his fate. This should arrest the conscience of every believer. If a soul already lost, with no further opportunity for redemption, could still care about the eternal destiny of others on earth, how can those who have received mercy remain indifferent to the multitudes around them who are still walking the broad way that leads to destruction? The rich man’s cry exposes the seriousness of eternity and lays bare the spiritual carelessness that can sometimes settle over the redeemed of the Lord.

Abraham’s answer was equally solemn. “They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.” When the rich man insisted that someone coming back from the dead would persuade them, Abraham replied, “If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.” In other words, God has already provided His witness. His Word has already spoken. Heaven has not left the world without testimony. The issue is not the absence of truth, but the refusal to heed it.

That truth reaches into our own lives with piercing force. Moses and the prophets are no longer physically walking the earth. The apostles have finished their course. The responsibility of bearing witness now rests with the church of Jesus Christ. We are the ones entrusted with the gospel. We are the present-day messengers of the good news of salvation. Somebody responded in obedience so that we could hear the gospel and receive eternal life. Now it is our turn to respond. The cry from heaven sends us, the cry from earth surrounds us, and, in this solemn passage, the cry from hell warns us not to be silent.

If we truly believe in the reality of hell, in the horror of eternal separation from God, and in the priceless worth of every human soul, then we cannot afford to treat evangelism as an optional burden for a few gifted people. It is a sacred duty laid upon all who know Christ. The distress signal is still sounding from the lives of men and women in our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. Many may not know how to express their need, but eternity hangs over their lives. Their condition is far more urgent than material lack, social trouble, or earthly pain. They need salvation. They need Christ.

This devotional, then, is not meant merely to stir emotion. It is meant to awaken action. Let this passage provoke love, prayer, and holy responsibility in your heart. Write down the names of people in your circle of influence who need Christ. Pray over them diligently. Ask God for open doors, courage, compassion, and wisdom to speak the gospel to them. Refuse to let fear, hesitation, or distraction keep you silent. The cry is too urgent, and the stakes are too high.

May the Lord set our hearts on fire again for souls. May He deliver us from indifference and make us faithful witnesses of His saving grace. May we hear, beneath the noise of daily life, the solemn distress call of eternity and answer it with obedience, prayer, and love.

© 2026 Pastor Dr. Isaac Paintsil
Sr. Apostle, Christ’s Oasis Ministries International

SPRINGFAST 2026 – DAY FIVE
THE CRY FROM HEAVEN

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1–8

There is a striking story of a young man who risked his life so that a king’s message would reach those for whom it was intended. King George V of the British Empire was scheduled to deliver the opening address at a major disarmament conference, and his speech was to be carried by radio across the United States. Just as the broadcast was about to begin, a cable broke at a New York radio station, and more than a million listeners were left without sound. In that urgent moment, a junior mechanic named Harold Vivian stepped into the gap. The Huntsville Daily Times reported on January 21, 1930, that “His arms twitching with shocks from electric current, Harold Vivian, a young radio engineer, literally spliced with his body a broken link in the vast hookup and made it possible for listeners on fifty-nine North American radio stations to hear King George’s speech today.” It further reported, “Vivian, chief control operator, grasped the wires together in his hands to restore the circuit. Leakage of current through his body to the floor shook his arms with spasms, but he held on without a break for twenty minutes until new wires could be connected.” What a picture of costly dedication. Harold Vivian became a living bridge for the king’s voice. The king’s message had to get through, whatever the cost.

This story provides a vivid picture for our devotional. In our Scripture reading today, the King of kings is revealed in majesty, holiness, and splendor. Uzziah, king of Judah, had died after a long reign marked in its latter days by unfaithfulness to God. In that setting of national transition and spiritual soberness, Isaiah was given a vision of the Lord high and lifted up, with the train of His robe filling the temple. The scene was overwhelming. Seraphim cried, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts,” and the whole atmosphere throbbed with the weight of divine glory. When the manifest presence of God filled the temple, it did not produce shallow excitement. It brought worship, awe, conviction, and a deep awareness of human unworthiness.

That is why Isaiah cried out, “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.” When true holiness is revealed, self-confidence melts. The heart sees itself clearly, and repentance rises naturally. In the blazing light of God’s purity, Isaiah recognized not only his own uncleanness, but also the condition of the people around him. The vision of the King exposed both the need of the messenger and the need of the nation.

Yet conviction was not the end of the encounter. God responded with cleansing. A live coal from the altar touched the prophet’s lips, and the stain of guilt was removed. The Lord had not come merely to display His glory. He had come with a question that carried the burden of His heart for the world: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Heaven was seeking a messenger. The King had a message, and that message required a human vessel through whom it would travel into the world.

That cry still echoes across the generations. Isaiah’s response was immediate and unreserved: “Here am I! Send me.” That is the cry of a heart that has been humbled, cleansed, and captured by the presence of God. It is the language of surrender. It is the answer of one who no longer wishes merely to admire divine glory, but to be enlisted in divine purpose. This same cry has sounded through Scripture from age to age, from God’s call in Eden, to Noah, Moses, David, the prophets, John the Baptist, the apostles, and faithful believers in every generation. God’s work in the earth has always moved through human instruments yielded to His voice.

In that sense, Harold Vivian’s story becomes more than a historical curiosity. It becomes a parable. Like him, the believer is called to become a living link between the King and the people. There is a brokenness in the earth, a disruption in the line of communication caused by sin, rebellion, distraction, and spiritual darkness. Heaven still seeks men and women who will stand in the gap and make themselves available so the King’s message may get through. The call is costly, and it may require courage in the face of ridicule, persecution, misunderstanding, suffering, or loss. Still, the call remains. The King’s message must go through.

Beloved child of God, this devotional is not only about Isaiah’s vision. It is also about your response. God still visits His temple, but He does not come only to be admired. He comes seeking vessels. He comes looking for voices. He comes searching for hearts that will say yes. The question is not whether heaven is still calling. The question is whether you will answer. Today, may your response be clear, bold, and wholehearted: “Here am I! Send me.”

© 2026 Pastor Dr. Isaac Paintsil
Sr. Apostle, Christ’s Oasis Ministries International

SPRINGFAST 2026 – DAY TWO
THE OFFENSE OF THE GOSPEL

Scripture reading: “And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased.” – Galatians 5:11

There is a great difference between believers and unbelievers when it comes to the Cross of Jesus Christ. To the believer, the Cross is precious, glorious, and life-giving. To the unbeliever, it is often an offense and a stumbling block. Paul makes this clear in Galatians 5:11 when he speaks of “the offense of the cross.” The word translated offense comes from the Greek word skandalon, which carries the idea of a trap or stumbling block. This is revealing, because the Cross offends not because it is wrong, but because it confronts human pride, exposes self-righteousness, and declares that salvation is found only in Jesus Christ.

A striking picture of this appears in early church history. When Pliny the Younger, a Roman governor in the early second century, investigated Christians in Bithynia, he found that they were not plotting evil or living immoral lives. Instead, they gathered before dawn, sang hymns to Christ as divine, and committed themselves to honesty and moral restraint. Even so, those who refused to deny Christ were punished. Their offense was not wickedness, but unwavering allegiance to Jesus. The world could tolerate many things, but it stumbled over a people who would not bow their loyalty away from Christ.

Every believer must understand this truth. The Cross that is precious to the redeemed will not be celebrated by the world. It will be resisted by religious people, questioned by skeptics, and rejected by those who refuse to yield to Christ. Peter said that Jesus is precious to those who believe, yet He is also the stone rejected by others. Paul likewise called Him a stumbling stone and rock of offense. The believer should therefore not be surprised when the message of the gospel is opposed.

Scripture also reveals the force behind this resistance. 2 Corinthians 4:3–4 says that the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel should shine on them. Satan blinds, deceives, and resists the truth. This is why believers must remain steadfast in sharing the gospel. The same message that once opened our eyes is still the message that can open the eyes of others.

The offense of the Cross must never make the believer silent. It should make the believer stronger, bolder, and more prayerful. The gospel of Jesus Christ is still the power of God unto salvation. Men may resist it, mock it, or reject it, but it remains heaven’s answer for a dying world. Therefore, do not be ashamed of the Cross. Do not be discouraged by resistance. Keep speaking the truth in love, because there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved except the name of Jesus Christ.

During this Springfast and in this Season of Divine Alignment, do not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for through it the snare of the devil is broken, and precious souls are translated from the kingdom of darkness into the marvelous light of the Lord.

© 2026 Pastor Dr. Isaac Paintsil
Sr. Apostle, Christ’s Oasis Ministries International.