Promptings from the Pulpit

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

I heard a preacher in Nashville, Tennessee say that the pastor is to be like a prompter off stage, to the side, in the wings and unseen.  He is to prompt the people who are “on stage” playing, or rather, living their parts before the world.  The pastor has in his sermon the “script” (the Bible) before him given by inspiration of God.  As the Christians live their lives the pastor is to prompt them with reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness. He must not let them forget their lines. That’s why he is instructed in 2 Timothy 4:1-2 to preach the Word of God.

Since I heard the pastor say that thirty-seven years ago my church bulletins have read, “Promptings from the Pulpit,” instead of “Morning Message” or “Pastor’s Message.” I’m not on stage performing.  I’m in the wings, prompting.

That’s why these blog devotionals are not performances. They are “promptings.”  I pray that these promptings will be of help for you to remember your part.