Some of the most effective preachers in history were likely never offered a pulpit, a stage, or a platform. They simply went about their day preaching Christ wherever they went. I’m afraid the Lord has been showing us our idolatry in such things whereby without them we think we can no longer operate with the saving gospel?!?!

The man, or woman, who must have a pulpit before he, or she, can preach the gospel will be lost if the world makes a global shift to persecute the church of Jesus Christ. Our stages and platforms will quickly disappear if the church goes underground. Have you considered how you will share Christ under such dire circumstances? There are many around the world who are sharing Christ in creative ways despite laws opposing Christ and His sheep.

Those who have never been smitten by the stage will be still at home reaching hearts in need in whatever way they can. It will not derail their efforts in the least. They’ve learned to shift with Heaven. Rather than clinging to what was they’ve learned to move effectively in what is.

There are probably many unknown men, and women, we’ve never lifted applause to who have changed the lives of mankind in secret. No accolades or support other than Christ, Himself. But I guarantee you Heaven knows their names.

This forces us to look straight into the mirror and ask the question, “What is my motive?”

Truth be told, we all have a lot of “self-indulgence” in us. Priorities are always leaning towards our needs, our ways, our time. But Jesus has a way of disrupting all of that- doesn’t He?

Friend, lean into Christ for strategies to reach the heart of man. You may find it’s going to look very different in the future than it has in the past.