https://odb.org/MY/2022/10/26/walk-on
There is this belief that preachers always hold on to when they preach, that is, the Word of God will not return void, that it will achieve its purpose. It is actually Scripture from Isaiah 55:11, an actual Word from the LORD as proclaimed by the prophet Isaiah speaking on behalf of God. God declaring that His Word that comes out from His mouth will not return to Him empty but will accomplish what He desires and achieve the purpose for which He sent it.
Thus when we preach the Word whether from the pulpit as the speaker for a worship service, or as part of a bible study fellowship or in an evangelistic meeting or in a funeral or wedding, know that the Word that we speak on has power and authority and can change and transform, can bring joy and peace to our lives, can guide and encourage us in the situations we are facing and bring us forward in our life struggles and issues. But note that the Word of God in such a context is not necessarily the message we are preaching but the Scriptures we are basing our message on. That is why it is a fundamental rule that preaching should always be based on Scriptural texts or references. We need to expound the Scriptures like Jesus did when He was walking the earth. Expound and go deeper into the Word, teach and reveal what God is saying to the congregation and in the process, the Scripture that is expounded which is the Word of God will accomplish what the LORD desires amd achieve the purpose for which He sent it. Every preacher has his or her own way to deliver a message but message without a Scriptural base spoken like a public lecture on broad topics will not likely meet the criteria in Isaiah 55:11. Preaching must be about the Word of God.
Although witnessing and sharing the Gospel can be just about our testimony and the goodness of God in our lives, how we have been charged by the power of God or His grace and mercy, it is important to witness and share with the actual Word of God. Scripture by itself has power as it is the spoken Word of God and thus we should preach, witness and share using a few Scriptures, for example, John 3:16 or Romans 3:23 or John 14:6. We should share with the Word or share based on the Word and when we do that, we know that the Word as spoken will not return to God void. A seed is planted and the Holy Spirit will nurture and nourish that seed to fruitfulness in Christ.
Be a blessing unto others by sharing the Word of God as the Word of God is full of power and authority!
Ronnie's Thoughts 