​The Word Preaches

Mark 2:1-2 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them.
 
JESUS had been in isolation, overcome with crowds who eagerly hoped for healing. Now he has returned to Peter’s and Andrew’s home to continue his preaching. How gracious is the eternal Word who came into his world to speak his enduring truth. God’s eternal plan was moving forward. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). How remarkable it would be to sit, stand and be present with the incarnate Word of Life. One day we will truly know.
   The Bible reveals God has always come down to be present with his chosen people. Genesis tells us of his very personal interactions with the patriarchs. He was present to make a covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15), and he even wrestled with Jacob! (Genesis 32)
   The LORD God became very present with Israel on Mt. Sinai. As the nation of over 1 million people approached the mountain where the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear me speaking with you and will always put their trust in you.”  Then Moses told the LORD what the people had said. (Exodus 19:9) Through visions, prophecies, dreams and the personal intervention of the angel of the LORD, God continued to mark his presence in Israel until the Son’s incarnation.
   What was God’s purpose to come so often? He came to preach the Word to his people.
   To preach is to speak God’s Word in an orderly fashion, so we will know God. True preaching reveals God’s glory to the world. He has come in an orderly process to tell us of his love, justice, mercy, power and majesty. The Promise Keeper has promised us he is always present among his people. Our Protector has told us to reject temptation and to be faithful to his commands.
   Jesus, the glory of God, came to the fishermen’s home to preach the Word! He had no extravagant marketing plan, and he offered no meal to attract newcomers. The one who “came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) simply offered the truth. Capernaum’s population was hungry for truth. So they came.
   Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Preach the Word. Do you want to help people walk with God? Preach the Word. Do you want to love your family more deeply? Preach the Word. Do you want to care for people in your community? Preach the Word.
   No, you don’t need to speak a sermon. But each Christian must be willing to tell of God in an orderly fashion. Learn his story. Reveal his truth with the way you speak and live. Tell of God’s glory come down on you. Help others know God will be present with them when hear his good Word.