For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Why do we preach the gospel? Why do we focus our lives around Christ? Because we are called by Christ to preach the gospel. We didn’t wake up one day and say “I think I’m going to be a preacher” No, The Lord calls us and we are baptized by the Holy Spirit, we are Born Again, a new Creature in Christ

As the Apostle Paul says here “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of” Whatever we do it’s for the glory of God and not ourselves. When we preach the gospel, and we see fruits of the Holy Spirit, it’s all glory to God and not ourselves. We are just chosen vessels to be the hands and feet of Christ, but we are nothing more than a vessel. It’s an honor and privilege to be a servant of Christ and all glory to God and his Kingdom

Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel says Paul. Just think about Jonah, God called him to preach to Nineveh and he ran away, how did that work out for Jonah? When God calls you to do something, you either do it or you will be in opposition of God Almighty. 

As it’s been said, with great power comes great responsibility. As the Apostle Paul says here “that I abuse not my power in the gospel” We know many have abused their authority in the Church, and great will be their punishment when they meet Christ face to face. Make sure we remain humble, and focused on Gods will be done and not our own

So who is called to preach the gospel? Everyone who is Born Again is called to preach the gospel (Matthew 28:19) That probably means You also , if you are saved. Don’t neglect your calling, don’t abuse your spiritual power and authority in Jesus name , Amen!