That's a very commendable desire, but the question one should ask is, 'has God called me to be a preacher'? It seems you have a real passion for sharing God's Word with His people and others, and as you know His Spirit gives special gifts to enable this to happen ( 1 Corinthians 12:27,28; Ephesians 4:8-13). Do you believe that your desire is based on His Gift and Calling to you?
If so, talk to your Elder/Pastor and get his feedback & prayer support. He might allow you to share the Word in a Gospel service, or take a study (or series) in a home Bible study group, etc. These opportunities will cause you to rely heavily on God's Spirit to read, learn and teach His Word to others and you will sense within yourself that joy & urgency to bring out God's Word. God will help you in your preparations and delivery of that message. May the LORD guide you in this as you wait on Him for the next steps He takes you on. Remember, His path is always clear and precise and the burden on your heart will increase and cannot be taken away. Then press on in prayer and confidence in the LORD. Every blessing.
Did the Lord place this reply in your heart for this person?
Though there is nothing "wrong" with it, I'd like to offer a little bit of context. The person you responded to is actually my 7-year-old son. He has spoken about wanting to be a pastor since he first began speaking clearly, and I am so proud of what God is doing in his life. This school year he entered the 6th grade, an accomplishment God has given him the mind to achieve. He also desires baptism and often says he wants to teach children and others about God's Word.
You are his elder. We are his elders. And of all the things a 7-year-old could desire, God has planted ministry in his heart these past three years. And of all the sites to register for, my son came here, not Roblox or Minecraft, but to a bible site.
Let me ask you--if your own son or grandson at age seven came to you and said, "I want to spread the Gospel," what would you tell him? I pray that the Lord reveals His plan and purpose for my boy's life, and in the meantime we will continue to nurture and cultivate his heart and mind as we raise him in the ways of Christ.
Thanks for your reply brother. To answer your question, 'No. I did not get a special word from the Lord about this person - just some (hopefully) sound advice to someone who loves God's Word and wanting to preach/teach it to others.'
I was surprised to read that this was your seven-year old son writing, since I believe that this Site's policy forbids underage people from doing so. Nevertheless, my advice was simply based on this person's desire as very briefly declared in his statement, without any additional information to go by. As well, if my own child came to me declaring that same desire to teach the Bible and spread the Gospel, I would have responded exactly as you did: to encourage him in his growth in the Lord, to be aware and careful as he begins his schooling, to study well and be a witness to the other kids telling them Who this great God is, of His Son, and the marvel of so great salvation. You are indeed blessed as his Dad, to raise such a little one with such a strong desire and to watch him grow to love the Lord even more. May God's Spirit lead him, keeping him close to Himself, and use him for His Glory. Blessings to you and yours.
If so, talk to your Elder/Pastor and get his feedback & prayer support. He might allow you to share the Word in a Gospel service, or take a study (or series) in a home Bible study group, etc. These opportunities will cause you to rely heavily on God's Spirit to read, learn and teach His Word to others and you will sense within yourself that joy & urgency to bring out God's Word. God will help you in your preparations and delivery of that message. May the LORD guide you in this as you wait on Him for the next steps He takes you on. Remember, His path is always clear and precise and the burden on your heart will increase and cannot be taken away. Then press on in prayer and confidence in the LORD. Every blessing.
Did the Lord place this reply in your heart for this person?
Though there is nothing "wrong" with it, I'd like to offer a little bit of context. The person you responded to is actually my 7-year-old son. He has spoken about wanting to be a pastor since he first began speaking clearly, and I am so proud of what God is doing in his life. This school year he entered the 6th grade, an accomplishment God has given him the mind to achieve. He also desires baptism and often says he wants to teach children and others about God's Word.
You are his elder. We are his elders. And of all the things a 7-year-old could desire, God has planted ministry in his heart these past three years. And of all the sites to register for, my son came here, not Roblox or Minecraft, but to a bible site.
Let me ask you--if your own son or grandson at age seven came to you and said, "I want to spread the Gospel," what would you tell him? I pray that the Lord reveals His plan and purpose for my boy's life, and in the meantime we will continue to nurture and cultivate his heart and mind as we raise him in the ways of Christ.
God bless you, sir.
I was surprised to read that this was your seven-year old son writing, since I believe that this Site's policy forbids underage people from doing so. Nevertheless, my advice was simply based on this person's desire as very briefly declared in his statement, without any additional information to go by. As well, if my own child came to me declaring that same desire to teach the Bible and spread the Gospel, I would have responded exactly as you did: to encourage him in his growth in the Lord, to be aware and careful as he begins his schooling, to study well and be a witness to the other kids telling them Who this great God is, of His Son, and the marvel of so great salvation. You are indeed blessed as his Dad, to raise such a little one with such a strong desire and to watch him grow to love the Lord even more. May God's Spirit lead him, keeping him close to Himself, and use him for His Glory. Blessings to you and yours.
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