“I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.” Psalm 40:10
What keeps you from sharing the Word of God? Would it be fear, lack of knowledge, lack of desire, or maybe lack of thought in doing so?
How equipped should one be in sharing the Word of God? Maybe that depends on the call Christ has placed on each of us. I believe those who are called to Preach, will be equipped by the Lord, but should also spend time equipping themselves in the Word as well.
In the book of James, he says, "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged by God with greater strictness." James 3:1
I believe those who are called to teach, will be equipped by the Lord, but should also spend time equipping themselves in the Word. Teaching requires obedience, self-denial, preparation, faithfulness, and meditation in the Word.
We should never rely on our human effort, which can be faulty to many.
All of us, who are in Christ, are called to share the Good News. We are not to depend on our Pastors and Teachers to do it alone. Yes, the calling is different for us all, that is what makes the Body of Christ so awesome, unique, and special. But as that Body we are all to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
When sharing with others the greatness of Jesus, we must believe He will equip us and give us the words.
But we need to be spending adequate time in the Word and in prayer, so that Christ can equip us to do His work.
When our passion and love for Christ is strong, sharing Him with as many as we can will be something that we can't wait to do.
Jesus may we not hoard You or Your Word. May we shout the Good News from our housetops! You are worth it! Amen
