Possess A Message and Embody Unity
2nd Timothy 4:2
We are not redeemed merely to serve as "channels," but to be the offspring of God. We are transformed into spiritual ambassadors rather than mediums; the message must be intrinsic to our being. The Son of God embodied His own message; His words were spirit and life. As His disciples, our lives must serve as the sacrament of His message. The natural heart is capable of extensive service; yet, it is the heart shattered by the conviction of sin, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and aligned with the divine purpose that transforms life into a sacrament of its message.
A distinction exists between providing a testimony and delivering a sermon. A preacher is an individual who has acknowledged the divine calling and is resolutely committed to use all his abilities to disseminate God's message. God extricates us from our own aspirations for our existence, and we are "molded and utilized," like to the disciples following Pentecost. Pentecost did not impart knowledge to the disciples; it transformed them into the embodiment of their message—“Ye shall be witnesses unto Me.”
Allow God complete freedom in your speech. Before God's word may emancipate others, your own release must be authentic. Collect your materials and ignite them as you talk.
1. Proclaim the Word - Declare God's truth with fidelity, unaltered.
2. Be Prepared in Season and Out of Season - Be ready to disseminate the gospel at all times, regardless of convenience.
3. Reprove - Rectify erroneous doctrines and mistakes with sagacity and precision.
4. Rebuke - Address sin and misconduct with resolute yet compassionate authority.
5. Exhort - Inspire and strengthen believers in faith and virtue.
6. With Utter Patience - Demonstrate perseverance and kindness in leading people.
7. With Teaching - Employ sound theology to educate and foster spiritual development.
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