[The Glory Unveiled]
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. [ 1 Corinthians 1:17 NIV ]
When the gospel of Christ is proclaimed through the megaphone of human wisdom and eloquence, the cross of Christ is emptied of its power. What saves, transforms, and delivers is not the brilliance of our speech but the weight of the cross itself. Every preacher of Christ—indeed, every believer—must understand what we have been called to do and commit to doing exactly that. The Lord Jesus, by His Spirit, supplies everything necessary for the faithful delivery of His message. Any method, tool, or approach that replaces His design ultimately weakens the message. This is His gospel, and it must be preached the way He has instructed—not adjusted to suit our confidence, intellect, or performance. The moment we begin to rely on our words, our intelligence, or our speaking ability rather than on the power released through the cross, we rob our hearers of something sacred. We deprive them of an encounter with the power of Christ—the very power that transforms hearts, restores lives, and brings salvation. Remain anchored to the strategy God has entrusted to you for representing Him and disseminating the gospel. When we stay aligned with His way, the power of God rests upon His strategy, and lives are changed. Do not merely teach, preach, or speak about Jesus casually or carelessly. Speak of Him as one who is painting a living picture. Let the influence of Christ in your life be the colours on the canvas, and let the cross remain the centerpiece that gives the painting its power.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for sending your word into my life to transform me.
Wisdom_Quote: The power of God rests on His strategy
Salvation Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for your word of truth. I believe you are the Son of God and you came into the world for my justification and redemption. Be my Lord and save me.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.