Years ago I read Heralds of God by James Stewart. I just read a response paper sent to me by a friend. It’s time I read the book again. He reminded me of Stewart’s advice regarding preacher’s block, or those times when artistic inspiration simply is not flowing, but discouragement is pouring in like a flood.
It is too easy to listen to our moods. It is too simple to await the great thoughts before we begin. Stewart quotes Quiller-Couch, “These crests [of inspiration] only arise on the back of constant labour.” How true it is that moments of inspiration tend to reflect hours of perspiration.
I have a lot of preparation to do this week. How easy it is to allow the flesh to control the process and wile away the hours with relatively meaningless tasks while awaiting some flash of divine enablement. Can I trust the Lord to enable me as I graft at the preparation? Bend the knee and pray. Pick up the book and read. Take up the pen and write. Stretch out the fingers and type. Simple really, but how easy to justify another path.
Biblical Preaching 
I remember some sermons that I preached because I had to. I wasn’t inspired or passionate in my preparation, but I kept going. The weird thing is that some of those sermons have connected with people the best. I step down feeling like I did a terrible job and people walk up to me after church with tears in their eyes.
It reminds me that it’s not about me. It’s about God speaking to his people.
O, Lord, may I be a faithful instrument of your kingdom.
I remember some sermons that I preached because I had to. I wasn't inspired or passionate in my preparation, but I kept going. The weird thing is that soms of those sermons have comnected with people the best. I step down feeling like I did a terrible job and people walk up to me after fhurch with tears in their eyes.
It reminds me that it's not about me. It's about God speaking to his people.
O, Lord, may I be a faithful instrument of your kingdom.;