A young preacher asked an older minister what he would do differently if he were to start ministry all over again. His response was enlightening; “I’d read more and preach less. This way, my depth is increased, and my impact would be stronger.” This brief conversation highlights the importance of study.
Friend, you need to read more and speak less (James 1:19). Sadly, an average person, especially young people, talk more than they learn. This is why there’s a lot of shallowness. Loudness must not be confused with depth. Ministry is not noise-making. It is impact-making (Isaiah 42:1-4).
You need to position yourself for global, eternal, and generational impact (Isaiah 60:15). You need to dig deep. Like Jacob’s well, we all should dig our ministry and destiny wells so deep that generations to come will find substance long after we are gone (John 4:12).
There are three seasons in life; season of revelation, preparation, and manifestation (Luke 1:80). Most people confuse these seasons. When you begin to access revelation from God’s word, it is not time to teach. It is time to dig deeper and test the revelation in your personal life (2 Timothy 2:15).
An untested revelation is not only dangerous to you. It is also dangerous to those who hear you (1 Timothy 4:15-16). God will always give you the opportunity to practise what you would teach others. But if you are in a hurry, you would teach what you have not practised (Acts 1:1).
While knowledge abounds, understanding is still very scarce (Acts 8:30). Understanding requires time, patience, and practice. It also helps you teach with ease and results. Like the older minister stated; read more than you preach or talk. This way, you would say less and impact more (Mark 1:22).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria