1st Timothy 2:7. “Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.” THE PRIVILEGE. It is not a small thing to speak to people for God – Even if there are only a few that hear. The gap between God and men was bridged by the Lord – He accomplished that work when He was here. God’s way to tell of this great work of grace Is to call people to speak out for Him And tell them that when they come to Him in genuine faith He will accept them and pardon them from their sin.
The apostles started to act on the Lord’s commission When they were privileged to be part of that first generation. Down through the years, saints were sent with a mission To bring the world the good news of salvation. That call came to me many years ago When I was making the mistakes of the young. God gave me the privilege to tell others what I know And allowed me with older men to go along.
Now I’m one of the old, trying to help young men To pass on God’s message to others. They need to know what a privilege has been given To them to speak the truth for our heavenly Father. May I never lose sight that whenever I preach There are eternal destinies that are in the balance. May all of us, both old and young, seek to reach The people for God, wherever this privilege will lead us.
“Heavenly Father, every one Thou hast allowed to speak for Thee needs to be made aware of, and reminded of, the seriousness of our call. It is on my heart this morning that I have not led many to Christ this year. There have been quite a number I have spoken to, but not many results. If I am stuck in some kind of a rut, please make that plain to me so that I may again be one you can use to reach souls. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
The attitude of one who is dedicated to prayer will be evident in how people conduct themselves in public worship. The males in a public place of leadership in prayer when the assembly is gathered together, must have holy hands that are not engaged in anything that would not pass public scrutiny, consistent with the character of one who represents our Lord. There are a variety of positions we read about in the scriptures of those who prayed publicly: outstretched hands [1 Kgs. 8:22]; kneeling [Dan. 6:10]; standing. The attitude of earnest enthusiasm (holy hands) without wrath (nothing to hinder) and without doubting (united), leaves no place for anger or disputing. Our relationship with others directly affects the results of our praying. Doubting robs prayer of its power.