Ordered

"The Lord ordered those who proclaim the gospel to live from the gospel," 1 Corinthians 9:14.

Jesus ordered and commanded a lot of things, but the Scripture does not often highlight the notion. But here it does: The Lord. (That's Christ Jesus, right? yes, it is.) Ordered. (That's an imperative, command form, right? yes, it is.) That gospel preachers must get paid for their preaching of the gospel. Pay the preacher. That's what the discussion here is about, oddly enough. So, who's to pay? We who get taught; the congregation. Well, what if we don't? Then, if we don't, it's like we're mocking God. (This is so weird!) And God will let us harvest the rot we deserve. It's what it says. So, instead, we will invest in the Spirit. And receive eternal life.

We meet a brother or sister today aware of the fellowship Christ calls us to. And together we give thanks that we share for real in broadcasting the message of Christ!