A Good Preacher became a Great Preacher

"24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ"

Acts 18:24-28

1. It requires someone open to listening. Apollos was recognized as an ‘eloquent man’ and ‘fervent in the spirit.’ He was so knowledgeable in the Scriptures that he was referred to as ‘mighty in the Scriptures.’ He spoke with boldness and taught with diligence, making him a favorite preacher among many (1 Cor. 1:12; 3:4-5). He traveled extensively to preach in various places (Acts 18:24; 19:1; 1 Cor. 3:6). Despite his fame as a preacher, he listened to Aquila and Priscilla and improved. Pride often prevents good people from becoming better. Apollos was not concerned that Aquila and Priscilla were not in full-time ministry or were not preachers like him. He humbled himself by listening, and as a result, became a more effective tool for the Master’s work. 

2. It requires someone willing to teach. Aquila and Priscilla were open to being used by God to instruct others, serving as elders to guide the younger generation (1 Peter 5:5). For young people to mature and grow, it is essential for established men and women to invest in their lives. 

Whether you are a young Christian seeking assistance or an older Christian providing it, you must be willing to humble yourself and allow God to work through you. Both roles demand humility, willingness, and openness to follow God’s guidance and seize the opportunities He presents.