Philippians 2:21 – For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
The Church is greatly laden with responsibilities that must be fulfilled in its quest to bring people to Christ, retain them, and mature them for the work of the Ministry. However, it is sad to know that in many places, the total responsibility of the Church is borne by only the Pastor, because other people are “busy about their own businesses”.
Paul, the Apostle took cognizance of this in our opening Scripture. Hence we see that in many places, only the Pastor is the Church administrator, the janitor, the strategist, the accountant, the giver, the marriage counselor, the preacher, and lots more. While everyone else is busy with his or her own business; thus, neglecting the affairs of the Lord’s house. In such cases, these activities scarcely avail the Pastor time to separate himself unto God for the people, or even to minister to them effectively. And this is a major obstacle to the efficiency of a Pastor.
Therefore, if a Church must enjoy the full benefits of its Pastor, the people must be trained to take up responsibilities in the Church, to reduce the workload on him. This would, in turn, avail the Pastor enough time to spend with God for the people and to minister to them effectively. So arise today and support your Pastor, if you were not doing so before.
Prophecy 1: Receive the grace to be a strong support to your pastor in Jesus’ name.
Prophecy 2: As you step out today, may you be delivered from every plan of the devil in Jesus’ name.
Action Points
W: Consider ways you can be a support to your pastor. Be a person that is relevant and of great importance to his pastor.
X: I decree and I declare that my life is on a constant rise!
STUDY YOUR BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 7 & 8, MARK 5, PSALMS 99.
Somalia
77% of its population is unreached with the Gospel of Christ with Islam as the major religion. An infant Somali Church is emerging amid great tribulation. Somali Christians are despised and heavily persecuted, even martyred, but are also growing in faith and in vision.
Y: We are praying that the believers will be examples and pacesetters causing Christ to be attractive to many.
Startup Prayer: Dear Father, help me to know how to use my pastor right for my benefit in Jesus’ name.
