Weary

Jeremiah 20:9 (NIV)

I am weary of holding it in

A preacher is easily distinguished from the general believer who witnesses by the hand of the Lord being heavy upon him. A preacher has to preach the gospel, for the word of the Lord is an all-consuming fire that he cannot hold. A preacher grows weary of holding the word, as the anguish of not letting it out becomes unbearable. The preacher has to spit out the word of God lest it consume his soul. A general believer is called to witness like other believers. But a preacher has to obey the Lord, as the hand of the Lord is heavy upon that soul, which will prevent him from doing anything other than preaching His word. Every believer is called to witness,, but only a few are called to preach.