I didn't write down where I found this comment from Martin Luther. Profound in its simplicity...
For the preaching of the Gospel is nothing else than Christ coming to us, or we being brought to Him.
Is your pastor delivering Jesus to you in his preaching and teaching?
Like the apostle Paul, is he resolved to know nothing among you but Jesus Christ and Him crucified? (1 Cor. 2;2)
Does he point to Jesus as the only way, truth and life? (John 14:6)
Does his preaching help you to see Jesus in His humility and glory? (John 12:21)
Helpful, effective preaching always has Jesus as its heart and core.
If your pastor is delivering Jesus to you, thank him.
If not, tell your pastor that you "wish to see Jesus."
