We must always remember that it is God who sends, calls and commissions to preach and teach his Word. This means that the Word of God is proclaimed amongst us with the authority of our Lord himself.

Let me remind you of what Paul writes to the church at Rome:
(Rom 10:14-15) How, then, can they call on (means to pray) the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? (15) And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Do you see the proclamation chain? Commissioned/sent, preach, hear, believe, pray. We are blessed to be part of that chain. But notice, the focus of it all is the Word and Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Do you see how serious God takes the proclamation of the Gospel? It is so serious that God lets no one speak their own word or on their own authority. Whether it is the Apostle Paul, our Minister or Sunday School teachers or Bible study leaders - we speak as those sent by the Spirit to proclaim the Word and Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Be blessed as you listen to and live the Word proclaimed!