Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD Dsc DD
Tuesday, April 7 2020
YOUR LIFE IS THE REAL MESSAGE
And all this comes from God, who reconcile us with him through Christ, and who gave us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18).
Being born again, you have been charged to preach the gospel; to carry the message of Christ's salvation in your world and beyond. But did you know that much more than the things you say when you testify of Christ, your life is the real message? When people see you, what would be their testimony of you in regards to Christ? Your life is the real message. In other words, what you teach and teach must first be obvious in your own life.
It is often said, "Practice what you do"; but the other way around, preach what you practice is also right. It's hard to try to touch someone else with a message or gospel that hasn't affected your own life yet. Thus, as a person entrusted to carry the message of divine life, the impact of this message must be reflected in the quality of your personality.
People should look at you and see the results of your preaching. It starts with you, anaerobic the Word for yourself, understanding it and practicing the Word in every situation. Become fully subject to the Word of God to shape your life and character and help you lead a life of justice. This way, you will certainly bear fruit of justice.
2 Corinthians 3: 6 MACP says that God "... has qualified us [making us fit and worthy and sufficient] as ministers and providers of a new alliance [of salvation through Christ], and not [Ministers] of the letter (of legally written texts) but of the Spirit... " Nevertheless, the true message you have is a revelation of what is in you.
Don't be a "professional preacher". Whatever you teach or teach, in the end, the most important thing is the real life you have inside; that's your real message. Therefore invest in God's Word for your personal development. Build your life with the Word by taking your time of study and meditation seriously.
Confession
My life is a message, a message of God's divine life, love, kindness, justice and true holiness of God; these things are expressed without reservation to my world. I am fully subject to the Word to cultivate my life and character, giving me the right mentality, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
STUDY
2 Corinthians 3:6 MACP
Matthew 5:16
Bible reading in 1 YEAR:
Luke 11:14-36 & Judges 3-4
Bible reading in 2 years:
Romans 8:12-19 & Psalms 110-111
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