As we consider the role of Pastor - the role filled by man but appointed by God - we need to consider people God had appointed in the Bible. The pattern is almost always the same and it goes like this;
- God equips a man
- God calls a man to leadership
- God calls other men (men of valour) to stand with His chosen leader. David himself was described as a mighty man of valour, as he was raised up to support Saul; 1Sam 16:18.
- God uses both the leader and the followers for His purpose. See 1 Sam 14:1 for an example of the exploits of a leader and his second man as they seek to do the work of the Lord.
This pattern can be seen many times over in the Bible, from Moses through to Paul, God calls a leader then He calls others to follow. So what is happening today? It’s plain to see God is still equipping men, He is still calling leaders to lead, but it seems that the mighty men of valour are not arising at the same time. Could it be that the Lord has changed His pattern? Or has the enemy drawn the hearts of the men of Valour away from the call upon their lives?Psalm 12:1 reads: Help LORD for the Godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men.
Men, I don't know how the enemy has prevented you from fulfilling your call but I do know the leaders in our churches need to have your support. We need to stand up! We need to take up our positions and our weapons. Have a look at Eph 6:13-18.
When we stand in the gap for our Pastors we are standing up for the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, it would do us well to read and remember the words of the old Hymn-
Stand Up Stand up for Jesus.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day.
Ye that are brave now serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armour,
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor's song.
To those who vanquish evil
A crown of life shall be;
They with the King of Glory
Shall reign eternally.
So whats to be done?
Men we need to simply start with the basics 1Th 5:12-13
If you would like to listen to some teaching on these verses click the link below...
I'll sign off for now men.
May the Lord bless you as you seek to serve Him through serving others.
YIH
Kieron
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