Job 36 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO

Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God's behalf. Job 36:2 – Elihu must have been able to tell his listeners were getting tired of his longwinded, wordy speech so he begs them to bear with him a little longer. When talking with people about God and about salvation, we must be willing to read the situation and not overload them with exhausting speeches. Spurgeon speaks to this idea, “All our wits should be set to work to put gospel teaching into such a form that it will be the better received. Assuredly, short and pointed addresses are more likely to reach the heart than long and dreary sermons.” While I realize the majority of readers of the devotions are not giving sermons, I long that the believers who are reading this are sharing the gospel with others. Be willing to speak what needs spoken and also be willing to be silent when words are no longer needed. Sometimes what can push people away from the Gospel is not the Word of God but all the words from us. Use all your “wit” to learn the Gospel message and to be able to share it with others clearly. God loves them, the sin in their life has eternally separated them from God, but God sent Jesus to take care of their sin by dying on the cross. Anyone who believes that Jesus rose from the dead, declares Him as Lord, and turns from their sin to follow Him instead will be saved. Go out now and share the good news with those who need to hear the good news. If there is more that you want to say, but would take away from the good news, ask yourself if it truly needs to be heard by them at that moment? I love you, but Jesus loves you more - Mac

Question To Ponder: When was the last time you heard a long-winded sermon and the result was walking away not remembering anything? (Don’t say this past Sunday at FBC Augusta lol!)

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