There are two kinds of preachers. One pushes worldly glory. The other pushes the ugly cross where Christ was crucified for us, alone in the darkness. The former touts worldly success. The latter knows that those who speak God’s truth will always make enemies. “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” the Bible says. So men who preach God’s full truth are bound to experience failure and disappointment. Following our suffering Savior, though, Christians even sing, “Go, then earthly fame and treasure. Come disaster, scorn and pain.” We even pray to God, “In your service, pain is pleasure. In your favor, loss is gain.”
Here is this week’s “Together in the Word” (click here for a more mobile-friendly version) for your personal and/or family devotional use.
May God continue to grow your faith, as you hear and study his Word this week!
Your Brother in Christ,
Pastor Wagner
Together in the Word 