PREACH THE WORD

 Memorise :
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of
season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long
suffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2
Read : 2 Timothy 4:1-4
1 I CHARGE thee therefore before God, and the
Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and
the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of
season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsuffering and doctrine.
3 For the time will come when they will not
endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts
shall they heap to themselves teachers, having
itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the
truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Message
This is part of the final charge by Apostle Paul to
his spiritual son. 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 preaching the undiluted Word
of God. Divine utterance of the Word 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 preacher are after
saying only what the members want to hear.
The Word of God is a hidden truth that is usually
human understanding. There are some who swear
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 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 World that
encourages those who are faithful to remain in
the faith.
In this 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 unsure
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 glow 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"
2 Timothy 3:15
God's Word communicates Gods wisdom and
peace into your life. The moment you become a
doers 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 and Ecclesiastes
9:13-10:7
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE
HYMN 13: WONDERFUL STORY OF LOVE
1. Wonderful story of love;
Tell it to me again;
Wonderful story of love;
Wake the immortal strain!
Angels with rapture announce it,
Shepherds with wonder receive it;
Sinner, oh, won’t you believe it?
Chorus:
Wonderful story of love,
Wonderful! Wonderful!
Wonderful, wonderful story of love.
2. Wonderful story of love;
Though you are far away;
Wonderful story of love;
Still He doth call today;
Calling from Calvary’s mountain,
Down from the crystal-bright fountain,
E’en from the dawn of creation,
Chorus:
3. Wonderful story of love;
Jesus provides a rest;
Wonderful story of love;
For all the pure and blest,
Rest in those mansions above us,
With those who’ve gone on before us,
Singing the rapturous chorus