READ:
PHILIPPIANS 4:11-19
Ministers
of the Gospel of Christ are those who have given themselves as bond slaves to
serve Jesus. Many of them have had to make sacrifices, and continue to do so
for the sake of the Gospel. Some have had to leave their educational and
professional ambitions, well-paid jobs, great opportunities and family
convenience just to heed the call to the ministry. Even when some retain their
secular work, they find it very challenging to cope. As children of God, we are
put in the care of the pastor of our local parish. God expects certain things
from us with regard to the assignment he has given to these pastors. You have a
role to play in their ministry.
You can be an Aaron or Hur to your pastor. Aaron and Hur were pillars. They were the ones who helped to uphold the hands of Moses until the Israelites defeated their enemies. For their sake, the sun stood still at Gibeon. You too can help to sustain the vision the Lord has given your pastor. You can do this by praying for him.
Paul in his letter to the church at Thessalonica says: “Brethren, pray for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). The ministers as under-shepherds are constant targets of satanic missiles. Severally, because of watching over the flock, they, their families and finances are under heavy attack. Some think that pastors are self-sufficient. This is far from the truth. In fact, the greater the anointing on the pastor, the more the Lord will use him to devastate the kingdom of Satan; the more therefore should you intercede for him.
Besides, you can minister to him financially and materially. According to verse 17 of our reading, such a seed will go into your record and bring a good yield if it sown cheerfully and with faith. Your pastor ministers to you in spiritual matters: it is not a sin if you minister to him materially and financially (Romans 15:27). Do not be a dumping ground or the Dead Sea that continues to receive without giving. Water your pastor today. Galatians 6:6 commands you to communicate to your ministers.
You can be an Aaron or Hur to your pastor. Aaron and Hur were pillars. They were the ones who helped to uphold the hands of Moses until the Israelites defeated their enemies. For their sake, the sun stood still at Gibeon. You too can help to sustain the vision the Lord has given your pastor. You can do this by praying for him.
Paul in his letter to the church at Thessalonica says: “Brethren, pray for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). The ministers as under-shepherds are constant targets of satanic missiles. Severally, because of watching over the flock, they, their families and finances are under heavy attack. Some think that pastors are self-sufficient. This is far from the truth. In fact, the greater the anointing on the pastor, the more the Lord will use him to devastate the kingdom of Satan; the more therefore should you intercede for him.
Besides, you can minister to him financially and materially. According to verse 17 of our reading, such a seed will go into your record and bring a good yield if it sown cheerfully and with faith. Your pastor ministers to you in spiritual matters: it is not a sin if you minister to him materially and financially (Romans 15:27). Do not be a dumping ground or the Dead Sea that continues to receive without giving. Water your pastor today. Galatians 6:6 commands you to communicate to your ministers.
MEMORIZE:
GALATIANS 6:6 -Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him
who teaches.
