Hearing the message
by Pastor Glenn Crouch
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‘Faith comes from hearing the message’ (Romans 10:17).
Our faith is a living thing that needs nourishment. It doesn’t grow by us trying hard to make it grow. It grows from hearing the word of God. If we desire our faith to be stronger, we need to read our Scriptures, and we need to hear the word of God preached as often as we can.
As Paul explains, hearing also involves preaching, and preaching involves sending (we might say we call our pastors, but wouldn’t it be wonderful to be sending them as well!). The weekly sermon does not appear by magic. Like the loaf of bread that we looked at yesterday, it is good to find out what is involved – and your pastor may be happy to share this with you.
How are we going to hear about Jesus? How are our children (and grandchildren) going to hear? How is our community going to hear? We need to be involved in practical ways in making sure that Bibles are available and are used – that we study it in groups, ask questions, and learn about the various tools available. We need to be encouraging and supporting our pastors and the structures needed to train and equip them. We need to be using what the good Lord has blessed us with to support our local church and ministries that spread the good news about Jesus, in both word and deed.
Generous Father, I take for granted so much that you give me. Grant me your wisdom so that I will use my money, my time, and all that I have in ways that help people to hear the good news about your dear Son. I also want to know more about Jesus. Help me to better hear the words of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
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