* Luís Alberto Alves
Reading the Bible is not as difficult as many imagine. It is important to pay close attention to the text, leaving aside the rambling. Praying, rather, asking Jesus to enlighten the mind and give discernment can never stand aside. But never forget that the Bible is not a book at all. He has the Word of God, which is renewed every day.
When a pastor is going to preach, there is preparation before. The great servants of the Lord study the text that will be read in the church. They ask Jesus to reveal his will through those few words. They meditate on those verses and ask, "Father, what is the Lord saying with this"?
As an example I take the first verse of Psalm 23: "The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want." Looking at these lines, it's a simple thing. But after all, can God reveal to us what with these lines? Never let the distraction hold you in preaching.
The Word of God is full of details of utmost importance. Notice that the name Lord is with the letter S in uppercase. And? What difference does it make? Enough! It is not any lord, it is God who is in the domain of your life.
After all, the servant (the evangelical Christian) must be faithful to his Lord, who is Jesus Christ. Why did not I write a Catholic Christian, because he is the servant of several gods and the Lord condemns idolatry. Only Jesus Christ is worthy of all worship.
* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor
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