Today's society has certainly changed how they see the role of a pastor. In reading Acts chapter 6 hear how men in ministry were chosen. The disciples were increasing but the widows were being overlooked. So the disciples came together and said "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attantion to prayer and the ministry of the word." I love that they didn't choose just anyone who was available for this ministry. They were hand chosen by their walk with the Lord. This help gave the disciples (leaders) more time to be in prayer and scripture.
This is not the way most pastors focus on their ministry. It is so much a "get done" mentality. They are watched by church leaders to make sure they are getting in their "hours". Be thankful if your pastor spends a couple of hours each day in the word and in prayer. He is following the example of Jesus and getting filled up in the right place. Encourage your pastor do do this. This is where his strength will come from and the people around him will reap the harvest. I know as a wife I am so blessed when my husband spends his quiet time with God. I can tell that he is filled up and equipped to be the man of God that he wants to be. I am so thankful for that.
Jesus was our example as well. He would go off to pray - to be with his Father. We cannot go life alone. If we try to we will certainly fail. Spend your quiet time each day with Jesus. Don't let other things get in your way. When this becomes part of your day you will miss it so much when you miss a day. (that will happen) Just keep coming back - worship - pray - read scripture with a desire to grow and understand. You will be amazed what this will do in your life, your marriage, your other relationships and in yourself. His promises are true every morning. "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." Hear the promise? Claim it........
Smile today, you are a son or daughter of the King!
Friday, September 18, 2009
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