READ Isaiah 21-22
What caught my attention today is very personal and
applicable for me, but also I think for all Christians in a way. Isaiah states
again what is his first and foremost calling, to announce to the people what
God has said to him: “… what I have heard from the Lord of hosts, the God of
Israel, I announce to you.” (21:10) That is a great reminder for us pastors/preachers.
Our primary role is to share with the people what God has said to us — in his
Word. That is our first duty. As Paul said to the young pastor, “Preach the
Word” (2 Timothy 4:2). We can never be reminded of that too much.
But it is also a Word for Christians as they pray for their
pastor and as they come to the gatherings of the church. They should expect their
pastor to feed them the Word of God and they should protect his time in
preparing to do so. Nothing encourages a pastor more than standing before his
congregation and sensing from them an expectant spirit of hearing from the Lord
through him today. I am so blessed to have served in a place like that for over
31 years.
Prayer: Father, keep us all faithful to your Word. Help me
and other pastors to faithfully proclaim what you have said. Help all of our
flocks to hunger for this food. And, Lord, help us all to live it out in lives
guided by your truth.
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