Good morning men of God,
Preachers are not first performers, but proclaimers. A preacher must consider HOW to say what needs to be said, but before that a preacher must consider WHAT must be said. People may prefer a well spoken message to a well thought out one, but our standard for a good message is not whether or not people liked it, but rather did God like it?
For us a good message is a good man speaking well. But we'd rather have a good man speak poorly than a bad man speak well. Oration is an ingredient when preaching is your task, but it isn't the substance, it's the spice added for taste, not the main course, but the salt that makes the nourishment more palatable.
This week, let's talk about CLARITY: which words to say what
COLOSSIANS 4:3-4
Pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak
We must clearly be saying something and clearly not be saying something else. We must leave no room for confusion in what we affirm and what we deny. Our denials and affirmations must be a crystal clear as possible since those who actually hang on our words are compelled to affirm or deny in their own hearts and heads what they heard us proclaim.
We must struggle to make the mysterious known clearly.
This week as you prepare for your next message, think about the muddle the points you're trying to make could result in. Where could there be confusion? What could be better worded as to avoid creating confusion? Be clear and concise. When it is pointed, perhaps say it twice.
Let's be clear, brothers. And let us pray for open doors and clear presentations once admitted through them,
Your brother in Christ
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