Memorise: Preach the word; be instant in
season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and
doctrine. 2ndTimothy 4:2
This is part of the final charge by Apostle
Paul to his spiritual son, Timothy. Timothy needed some courage to fulfil his
calling as an apostle, and Paul reaffirmed to him the fact that if he would be
a useful evangelist in the hands of God, there was no better time than that
moment to make full proof of his calling by preaching the undiluted Word of
God. Divine utterance of the Word of God is a tool anyone who desires to have a
profitable ministry must have. There are many preachers today who have turned the
pulpit to an entertainment platform. You see a lot of sinners feeling very
comfortable in such churches because the Word of God has been watered down. The
21st century Church is no longer interested in reproving and
rebuking her members, the preachers are after saying only what the members want
to hear.
The Word of God is a hidden truth that is
usually beyond human understanding. There are some who sweat profusely jumping
from one point to another in the name of preaching, and at the end, when you
ask the listeners what they gained; you will be amazed at the kind of response
you get, it is the Word of God that we are charged to preach, not the
theologies and philosophies of men. The Word of God alone can liberate the
sinful soul and bring newness of life to those who hear it. It is through the
Word of God alone that those living in sin can be reproved of their sins. It is
the Word that encourages those who are faithful to remain in the faith.
In this time when fake teachers and heretic
preachers abound, there is the need to reaffirm our commitment to preach the
correct doctrines of God. It doesn’t matter how many ‘preachers’ conjure
unscriptural sermons, we have to ensure we counter their heresies with the
correct Word of God. It is the Word of God that determines your place in the
scheme of things. The Word of God is forever settled. It does not grow old and
you can never improve on it. The Word brings back to life everything that is
dead in the lives of people. I want you to embrace the Word like never before,
because it is the Word that delivers the benefits of God to you.
“And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in
Christ Jesus” 2nd Timothy 3:15
God’s Word communicates God’s wisdom and peace
into your life. The moment you become a doer of the Word of God, you become
feared and respected by the devil and his demons.
Prayer Point: Father, let Your Word be active in my life in
Jesus name.
Bible in one year: Esther 1-3, Ecclesiastes
9:13-10:7
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