READ: Luke 1:7-17, 36
For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.
Galatians 4:27
There are Greek words that are translated barren or barrenness. These words also help to throw more light on the subject of spiritual and ministerial barrenness. Through your understanding of these words you will overcome every type of barrenness in your life.
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren (steiras), and they both were now well stricken in years… And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luke 1:7, 36
This word means, “To be stiff and unnatural”. It speaks of sterility and barrenness. Stiffness describes people who are unyielding and disobedient to the Word of God.
Anyone who is disobedient to the Word will be barren. Such people love to look distinguished and diplomatic. Sometimes they pretend to be spiritual but in reality they are not.
Churches often have these unspiritual and stiff people sitting in the front row. This can prevent growth and induce the STEIRAS atmosphere, which promotes barrenness. You will notice that growing churches are full of lively, exuberant and excited people dancing and praising the Lord.
The church is not a who-is-who parade! It is time to remove the “deep freezers” from the prominent positions we have given them.