A trembling student...
We ought to tremble as
we study and share the word of God. It is no small thing to consider God's
revelation to man and His dealings with man. We are called to be students of
the word, no doubt. We are called to share God's truth, no doubt. We ought to tremble
before Him all along the way.
And, when we share, we
should remember this, "Not many of you should become teachers, my
brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater
strictness." (James 3:1 ESV)
However, we also must
heed our call to be witnesses for God! So, what do we do? We tremble. We
proceed with care. We consider context and we ALWAYS should want to speak only
as the Spirit gives opening and leadership. As we study the word of God,
remember, we are studying to meet with God, grow in grace, and to equip
ourselves for serving others.
Of the Book of
Revelation, the Spirit gave John to say, "I warn everyone who hears the
words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him
the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of
the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and
in the holy city, which are described in this book." (Revelation 22:18-19
ESV)
And, adding and taking
away from Scripture is not only a warning exclusive to the prophecy of the
Revelation. It's true of the whole word of God: "Every word of God proves
true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words,
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar." (Proverbs 30:5-6 ESV)
My point? Simple; let
us remember, when we share of the Lord, not to be casual with His word. Let us
tremble before Him. Let us seek Him in fellowship. Let us be filled with and
led by His Spirit. It is no light thing to share things of the Lord.
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