It takes a lot of work to succeed and keep going strong in anything God has called a person to do, not only ministry-wise. And that requires you to manage your charisma well. Learn more about this leadership piece.
God’s Word is a hammer and fire (see Jeremiah 23:29). It breaks every rock (things like hard-core bad habits and persistent negative occurrences) into pieces. But the potency of the Word is not seen when it is treated lightly and not preached with divine authority.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:14 that you, as a child of God, are the light of the world. That means that to deal with the darkness in the world, you, the light, ought to shine. Shining requires you to be intentional about witnessing Christ Jesus everywhere you go.
You shall reap what you sow (see Galatians 6:7). So, it is better to sow the right seed by living a holy life, both in secret and in public, rather than practising evil things in secret. May the Lord help you to discipline your body so you can obey God’s Word.
Make provisions to avoid distractions during the reception of the Word, especially in church. If it’s your phone you have to put on silent mode, sit closer to the podium, or sit by strangers so you won’t be involved in a conversation, do it. It will help you.
For the Bible to say that the light of the righteous shines brightly means that your witnessing of Jesus Christ wherever you go is evident unto all. But things become blurry and dim when believers shut up and subscribe to things that lead them to compromise on their faith.
Dear one, the first time Jesus stood before a congregation to preach the Word, the Bible says that the people marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. They wondered whether or not it was the same Jesus, Joseph’s son, that they had seen growing up. Can I tell you something profound? When you step up into the fullness of your divine calling, people are going to be more surprised about you.
Don’t go out to preach without divine authority. If you do, you will return with hurts instead of joy because God hasn’t validated you. The ministry isn’t just about holding a microphone or standing before crowds. It is more about delivering oppressed people, which can’t be done without divine authority. Be guided!
When it comes to how God’s kingdom operates, there is a someway-somehow means for which God’s Word finds fruition in the one who receives it. That way is not the job of any preacher to figure it out because it is mysterious. But, be concerned with feeding God’s flock with quality Word.
Jesus said, “… whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” But before that, He pointed to those listening to Him as His kingdom relatives. Right? That means it is God’s will for you to listen to His Word. As long as you do that, you are in God’s will.
When Jesus told His disciples that they must preach the gospel, in their minds, He knew that they did not fully grasp what He said. However, Jesus understood that His words would be written down for billions of people, including you and me, to access and obey. Don’t be a reserved gospel minister who cares little about God’s work.
In Romans 16:17, Paul instructs believers to be vigilant and avoid individuals who cause division within the church. Unfortunately, prolonged involvement in a church community can expose believers to offences committed by fellow Christians. These offences may include betrayal, gossip, and acts of selfish ambition. While forgiving those who wrong us is essential, it is equally important to distance ourselves from those who persistently sow seeds of discord.
