Today’s Thought “That’s Entertainment!” G. Ward

 

“And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.  For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

 

The pastoral call to fulfill is notably an honorable positioning (1 Ti. 3:1), while yet requiring more character and intensified intimacy with Holy God (Jas. 3:1). For our modernity, it’s become a prosperous (monetarily so) pursuit before sacrificial servitude. The predominant culture’s contingency in recognizing those called ones (perceivably and ignorantly) is assessing their oratorical presence. Forget their ability to teach (cf. 2 Ti.2:24) and their dedication unto prayer (Ac.6:4); can he preach (i.e. is he a good entertainer?)? Moreover, designations from onlookers (congregants) insist from those who are without trepidation to rise to the pulpit. In other words, we’re too shy, but you’re not; so you must be called! The Spirit realm chooses the faithfully persistent unto surrender of HIS infinite wisdom (Jn. 15:5). Greater surrender will often enable greater flow (i.e. eloquence)… “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand, All Other Ground is Sinking Sand…”

Happy Tuesday!