There are a lot of books that I try and read and don't finish. Many of them are just plain theology. I like an author that can make a point then take a story out of his life and illustrate the point that he just made. I know that it takes guts. I know it makes the author get scrutinised more then others, but to read an author that opens up like this is so refreshing.
Are you a person that shares the truth with people.?When you are speaking, do you open up to others and talk about your past sins or current struggles? Do you have the courage to show people that you don't hold all the answers yet? Or do you always put your best foot first and only in private do you open up to others?
It is not recorded in the Gospels but I feel that Jesus taught in a very transparent sort of way. I am sure He shared things that He found hard. Do you actually think Jesus found anything hard? Do you think that Jesus shared things on His heart and not just theology with His listeners?
I am a person that who has a big heart. It is easy to hurt me. I don't always have clever arguments. I can't quote as many scriptures as other people, but the scriptures that I do know I live out in my life. I am not a person that quotes scripture and has to be an authority on everything. I am simply a teacher that likes to teach simple lessons. I don't try and prove myself to others. I don't try to impress others. I just share my heart and when I need to illustrate a point I use a story out of my life.
The Holy Spirit is close to me every time I sit down to write. He likes to see me sharing stuff right out of my heart. Sometimes he encourages me to share things that are hard for me to share.
I know in those times though, that there are going to be readers that are really going to be encouraged by my admission.
As a prophet, you will be called to be personal. As a prophetic person you need to be approachable. As a regular person who has not got the gift of prophecy, God wants you to open up and share your stories with people. We all benefit from people who share their hearts.
What do you think?
Are you a person that likes their teachers to be transparent?
Are you transparent?
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