Living Out The Word
One of the great writers of the past, C. H. Spurgeon penned this: ‘The greatest sermon ever preached it the one with the least amount of words.’ This statement has so much truth to it. Living out the Word of God in action is difficult and often a warfare between the spirit and the flesh. (Matthew 26:41) Paul wrote that we are living epistles. (2 Corinthians 3:3) That are to be lived out in the world for everyone to see. These words that come into our hearts which are the Word(s) of God are to be activated daily in lifestyle and under girded in prayer. The saint today as ever before is an advertisement for God’s glory and mercy. No matter what joys or sorrows may appear at the doorway of your day He is there to protect, encourage, shelter and uphold! The failings of each day may happen (Proverbs 24:16) and the press of everyday life my seem weighty for the moment (Romans 8:18) but when compared to His glory in you: No comparison! His Word stands in us and also surrounds us that no evil will befall us or come near our dwellings. (Psalm 91:10) He has commanded angels to guard our way (Psalm 91:11) There have been and will continue to be great sermons preached throughout the world, especially with technology that is offered today to spread the Gospel of Christ. With more graduates today than in history coming out of colleges and universities with degrees and earned doctorates, the word is being spread. There is nothing, that can compare to just living out the Gospel of Christ daily in a world where you have influence.
Think about Joseph who was thrown into a pit because he lived out the love for God before his family. (Genesis 37:24) He never stopped, no matter what happened to him. (Genesis 39:2) He went from the pit to the prison to pageantry because he lived out loud his relationship with God. From all the demonstration and drama in his life he was able to influence Pharaoh to bring his family to him. All his family and the people of Israel were kept from a famine. (Genesis 47:27) One man lived out what he believed and was not ashamed of to share the truth with others. Being an epistle unto others is actually living out a letter that people will read. That letter states your heart and your commitment to Christ Jesus. Having that burden of hope and the faith to carry you forward into the place of virtue where the Lord can express His love is inspiring to others. The signature is Christ suffering at Calvary for mankind.
Preaching is a gift and how will they be believe without someone preaching? (Romans 10:14) How can one establish faith unless the word be heard? (Romans 10:17) The sounds of a holy life can be heard above the highest volume of a stadium sound system when that life of Christ is lived out loud in a world that tries to silence His love. Speak it, believe it, live it, all is necessary to bring to the heart of this hurting world a message that will change their lives for eternity.
Dennis
Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.