The Living Pulpit: Show Me Your Preaching Life
We often judge the spiritual maturity of a believer by the length of their prayers or the depth of their quiet time. We speak reverently of "prayer warriors" and those who have a "rich prayer life." And rightfully so—prayer is the breath of the soul. It is our lifeline to the Father.
But there is a dangerous dichotomy that can form in the life of a disciple. It is the gap between the knees we bend in private and the feet we walk on in public.
It is possible to have a fervent prayer life and a silent, sterile "preaching life."
The challenge for the church today is this: Show me your preaching life more than your prayer life.
The Danger of the Prayer Closet
Jesus commanded us to enter our closet to pray (Matthew 6:6). But He never intended for us to stay there.
The danger arises when we use prayer as a substitute for obedience. We pray for the lost neighbor, but we never invite them to dinner. We pray for the poor, but we never adjust our budget to be generous. We pray for "opportunities," bu…
