Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Grace for your spirit November 12, 2008

For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. II Peter 1:16

When Peter preached, he didn’t make up fancy stories so the people would like him and his style. The apostles didn’t come with excellent speech, nor fabulous shows of wisdom, because they wanted people to see the power of God in their message. We shouldn’t assemble to enjoy the preacher, rather we should be eager to hear the message from God. It is fine to have a great orator, but God’s Word should never take second place to the preacher. Peter knew he was really an insignificant pebble next to the mighty rock of Jesus. As an eyewitness of His majesty, Peter just let that majesty overflow to his listeners. When we behold His majesty, may the same spirit flow from our lips.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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