Imitate Jesus' Zeal for Preaching

 "The Lord . . . sent them out by twos ahead of him into every city and place where he himself weas to go." - LUKE 10:1.

ONE thing that sets Jehovah's servants apart from imitation Christians is their zeal for the ministry. (Titus 2:14) At times, though, you may find it hard to feel enthusiastic about preaching. Perhaps you can identify with one hardworking elder who admitted, "Sometimes, my desire to preach is just not there." 

We may be more excited about engaging in other forms of sacred service than we are about preaching work. Why? We may see immediate results and feel a sense of accomplishment when we build and maintain theocratic buildings, assist with disaster relief, or encourage our brothers. We enjoy the atmosphere of peace and love that we experience when working with our brothers, and we know what we do for them is appreciated. On the other hand, we may have been preaching for years in the same territory with little positive response. Or we may meet people who reject the message. We also know that as the end draws near, our message may become more unpopular. (Matthew 10:22) What can help us to maintain or even increase our zeal for the preaching work? 

Next time: Imitate Jesus' Zeal for Preaching - Conclusion

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