As we continue our study in Philippians, Paul is asserting a treatise on the preaching of the Gospel that I assume that many of us might have an issue with.
Paul wants the Gospel preached. I think that most of us would say the same. But we want sincere preachers, backed by the lifestyle choices and learning from prestigious seminaries. Not those that preach from selfish or insincere motives.
Paul, on the other hand, doesn’t care. And, in fact, says so in the 18th verse of the first chapter. In whatever way, as long as the Gospel of Christ is preached. Then he will rejoice.
Do I have such confidence in the Word of God that it can overcome any and all motivation and present Jesus as the Christ?
Paul is not saying you can present any form of the Gospel, but rather that as long as the true Gospel is preached it can overcome the motive behind the preaching. Conveying the resiliency and power of the spoken Word needs to be repeated to those of us in a struggle with children, family or friends who don’t seem to be getting it.
Faith in the Lord is faith in His Word. Believe in the Holy Spirit’s power through your presenting of God’s Word and we will all rest easier knowing He is at work.
Pastor Brent