1 Corinthians 14: 29 Two or three who are
given God's message should speak, while the others are to judge what they say. 30 But if someone sitting in
the meeting receives a message from God, the one who is speaking should stop. 31 All of you may proclaim
God's message, one by one, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. 32 The gift of proclaiming
God's message should be under the speaker's control, 33 because God does not want
us to be in disorder but in harmony and peace.
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My learning style requires
a hands on approach. I have to do the thing I am learning, then the
explanations make sense. I can watch someone, but there is nothing better than
doing it. Sometimes I get nervous when I have to do something hard or
unfamiliar. But wonderful people help stretch me into doing more.
- Speaking about the love of GOD is for everyone.
- Encouraging people helps me learn about GOD.
- Proclaiming GOD’s message is not a solo activity.
Paul expresses the
need for order in gatherings. He urges speakers to tell the truth, otherwise
the group will judge what is said. But then he says something I am not familiar
with. He suggests that “everyone” proclaim GOD’s message to personally learn
and be encouraged.
My Observation
- GOD wants me to practice proclaiming HIS message.
- GOD wants me to learn about HIM by experiencing explaining HIS love.
- GOD wants me to be encouraged so HE allows me to speak about JESUS even though I am a sinner.
Explaining how JESUS
loves me in spite of my sins encourages me and the person or people I am
speaking to. I bet I could chart when I was discouraged and I would see that I
was not speaking about JESUS’ love during those times.
Proclaiming GOD’s
message is not only about HIM. HE is so full of love that all who speak about
HIM or receive HIS Word, will be encouraged and grow in love. I am glad that I
am adopted into the family and now I can learn and be encouraged about the love
of JESUS.
Challenge
- What do you notice about the statement “all of you may proclaim GOD’s message?”
- Do you feel it is someone else’s job to proclaim the message of GOD?
- If you are nervous about speaking about JESUS, can you start small and speak to one person?
- Will you accept the challenge of learning about JESUS and proclaiming HIS love as a way to become encouraged the rest of your life?
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