Philippians 1:18. “What then not withstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached: and I therein rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.” I WILL REJOICE. If Christ is preached to the world of men, Then I am caused to reflect, His name and His message God can use To bring sinners unto Him. And though their motives may not be pure, I never should neglect To pray that the Holy Spirit Will make God’s Word endure.
Now I’m the one to stop and reason; Will I in my heart rejoice? After all, God is able to bless His Word, And use any person’s voice. The concern then is will I look beyond The person God uses, to the fact – In His own way He gives power to His Word What is spoken is never coming back.
So I choose to rejoice in the Gospel itself, There is enough in a few words to give light. The person who speaks isn’t really the main point – When Christ is preached – it’s alright. I thank God for what is true and people can hear Redemption’s plan whenever it is told. I will seek not to criticize but rejoice in this way – God is bringing lost sheep into His fold.
“O Righteous God, I do have this tendency to criticize those who preach on TV and other places, to huge crowds. What they say seems so shallow and twisted. But then I remember they hold in their hands the Bible and often speak well of the Lord Jesus Christ. So I know the Holy Spirit can use that to bring blessing. Help me to be faithful to Thee, Thy Word, and present Thy truth – no matter what others do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”