Colossians 4:4. "That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak."
MAKE IT CLEAR. The Gospel should never be presented in a vague and obscure way. People have a right to know what we mean and what we say. One thing I must ask the Father when I prepare and pray - "Lord, help me make the message clear!"
When I read and think how to best present a subject; I must always make sure I do not obscure the object - For receiving Christ as Savior is the real and main prospect - "Lord, I want to speak with godly fear!"
During the reading of scripture; I should do so with reverence, Giving due emphasis on the major point of each sentence, And when explaining that text there should be no pretence - "Lord, when I read, make the scriptures clear!"
The things I say about the Word need careful explanation, As to why they are in the Word of God and the original situation - And how they can be applied to bring people now to salvation - "Lord, when I am explaining the meaning, make it clear!"
When I use illustrations may they help to give clear light. May these events I've experienced be like windows in the night. And through these windows may the light of life shine bright, "Lord, by the power of the Spirit, please draw near!"
As I press the message spoken in a way to bring it home - To the minds and hearts of sinners, may they be constrained to come - And may the urgency of the message meet the hearts of at least some - "Lord, by Thy grace help me to make it clear!"
"O Lord God, I thank Thee for the young teenager that says You have saved him. May others who have come to these meetings have a clear understanding of the Gospel, and may there yet be souls saved to bring glory to Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."