The Curious Value of Preaching

It can be intimidating. James Taylor or the Eagles show up in town and pack the coliseum. Ten to twenty thousand people jammed in, and they paid good money to be there. Would your church members fork over the forty or fifty dollars they casually spend on a concert to hear you "perform"?

But come to think of it, even James Taylor or the Eagles can draw that crowd only once every few years. The stars come into town. Give a good performance. Then back on the bus or plane.

You? You're there every week. Probably not speaking to thousands. Still, whether it's dozens, hundreds or thousands, your people count on you. Week after week. They show up at your church expecting to hear somewhere in that half hour sermon you're going to preach, God's word to them.

A word from God. Perhaps not the word you're intending to say. Maybe not the word that is in your notes or manuscript. But somewhere in your sermon, they're going to hear something they need to hear from God.

Wow!

Peace.