Words

Word usage makes all the difference.

Whether you are reading this blog, reading a great book or listening to an inspiring orator, an a great many revelations are made by the receiver about the communicator. And none of us, get it right all of the time. (Hopefully), Perhaps you've read something here that was challenging. Perhaps you've heard something elsewhere that turned you off.

Yet as Pastor spoke yesterday on the final words of Christ, I was reminded once again, just how much our words count. Or at the very least, how much work we should put forth into making sure they count. The statements Christ made in His final moments, were powerful and profound; speaking to the bigger picture of ideals that we, even this day, should strive to share.

Grace. Compassion. Promise.
They expressed His experience of the moment, of isolation, agony.
They were words of completion and fellowship.

Jesus' ministry was truth. It was one of impact. It was one of miracles.
In His divine wisdom, He know what needed to be communicated, to who and to when and how.

But as life continues to throw us curve balls and moments of frustration, anxiety and fear, we don't always communicate well... to the world around us, neither in our own homes. Likewise for pastors. They don't always say the right thing, do the right thing or convey the right thing. Yet they too, need divine wisdom and insight, as they bring people to a stronger relationship with God through the person and life of Jesus Christ.

Pray, this #seniorPastorMonday, that God would help pastors as they communicate. May the boldly proclaim the Gospel. Pray they would continue to speak life in dry places, whether in the community, in their church and in their home. May they be lovers of the Truth, desirous to the miraculous transformation of lives and souls as the Holy Spirit works in the hearts and minds of those who hear. Indeed, may their be an under-current of grace, compassion and promise... even in times of isolation and agony. May they trust in the completed work of the Cross and the fellowship made available to us through the power of Jesus Christ.

Ever communicating the Cross of Christ
To all who need to hear
May their hearts and minds be open to receive
For the glory of God.

- PNC