Preaching God's Word

Brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. My message and my preaching were not with wise or persuasive words but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power so that your faith may not rest on man's wisdom but on God's power.1 Corinthians 2:1,4-5

During my trips to Sudan, I have been asked to preach at several churches. On my first trip to Sudan, I flew into Nairobi, Kenya. I had a two day layover stop in Nairobi, so I was on my way to stay at the Methodist Guest House and then fly up to Sudan. At the airport, we rode into town in a van provided by the Methodist guest house. I rode up front and started a conversation with Dominique, our driver. Dominique was a bishop at the local Pentecostal church. He asked me if I had any plans for church the next day, as the next day was Sunday, and I told him that I did not. He asked me to go to his church and I gladly accepted. When we arrived at the Methodist Guest House that night, he told me he had been praying as we were driving to the house and he had felt that the Lord wanted me to deliver the message at his church the next day! After several deep breaths and a bullet prayer to Jesus, I accepted his offer. I prayed about what message God wanted me to share and God gave me peace as I realized that the message was His, all the power was His and all I had to do was faithfully tell His story as best I could. The next day, we rode to a small wooden church in a poor part of Nairobi. There were simple wooden benches, the earth for a floor, no windows but a beautiful spirit was present in this church. I read the story of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus. I emphasized how important were Paul's two questions for all Christians to answer for themselves. The first question was - Who are you God? The second was - What do you want me to do? I talked about how important it is to truly known God and to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and then find out what is God's will for your life. What does he want you to do? As I spoke in English and it was translated in Swahili, I did not worry. I knew the power was not with me but with the word of God.

Mike McMahon

My word that goes out from my mouth, it will not return to be empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.Isaiah 55:11

Prayer Power

Lord Jesus, thank you for providing the Bible, your holy living word for us. Help me to truly understand your word and to be able to faithfully share it with others. Help me to hide it in my heart. Thank you Lord Jesus. In Christ's name, amen.