Rather than being "up early." today I am "up late." I had the privilege of accompanying seven students to the seminary in Philadelphia for a "Pre-Sem" weekend. One of the presenters made a comment which I was eager to share with all of you.
She is the professor at Southern Seminary who teaches students about preaching. She reminded all of us that the task of a preacher is to proclaim the Word of God, and then step out of the way as the Word does its thing. "The best thing you can do, as a preacher, is allow others to see the effect the Word has had on you, as a guide to the effect that same Word might have on them."
I rise each morning and set about this task not because I am foolish enough to think that I have something worthy of your time. My hope is that this endeavor might allow you to know how real Christ is for me and how each day of my life emerges out of this early morning opportunity for reflection.
The Word of God changes us. It is God's self-expression which called forth the creation and it is the presence of God which guides us into all wisdom. It does marvelous things in our lives. It has done wonderful things to me; and it is my prayer it will accomplish all things in you, as well.
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