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PREACHER OF GOD’S WORD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5
Acts 8:26-35

2 Timothy 4:1-2

 

“Preach the word; be instant in season,

out of season…”

 

PREACHER OF GOD’S WORD
 
A true servant submits to the will of God. He does not choose the place where he wants to go and the work he wants to do. He is willing always to answer the call of God whenever and wherever. This was exemplified in the life of Philip. As soon as he heard the command from the angel of the Lord, he went without delay to the assigned place. However, it is not enough just to be there. The message relayed is of far greater significance.
 
Spirit-led: Philip’s approach and message was led by the Spirit of God. This is only possible if the person is indwelt and filled with the Holy Spirit. When a preacher is moved under the influence of the Spirit, he is careful to hear and obey every instruction to the jot and tittle. John 16:13 tells us what the Spirit of God is sent to do.
 
Scripture-based: The result of a Spirit-led preacher is Scripture-based preaching. Philip expounded scripturally the question that was perplexing the Ethiopian eunuch. He began with the Word of God and preached the Lord Jesus Christ. Those who are evangelising or ministering the Word must expound the Scripture and compare with other portions of the Scripture. The basic considerations are context, context and context. Apart from this, the preaching is in vain.
 
When we search the internet, we find all kinds of preachers from all over the world and from all shades of Christianity, including cults and modernists. Most of these preachers bank on their eloquence and Hollywood-style appearance to attract undiscerning Christians. It is vital for every true Bible-believing Christian to evaluate any preacher whom you might want to listen to from the internet.
 
Do you share the Word with the Spirit of God leading you? One sure measure is whether your message is Scripture-based. Do you base your sharing, counselling, evangelising and rebuking on the Bible? Read 2 Tim 3:16-17. Do you believe this? Make sure these two go hand-in-hand, for having one without the other is incomplete.
 
THOUGHT: Am I sharing the Word faithfully?

PRAYER: Lord, help me to be accurate in sharing the gospel.

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