Acts 9:15-16
But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”
These are the words of Christ to Ananias. True enough, as pastor we are expected to suffer for the sake of the Gospel. Yes! The church is not a haven for the meek and gentle, often times it is chaotic. Understandable, for Christians although redeemed by God still possesses their sinful nature. We pastors should accept the fact that we are like punching bags. We are expected to absorb the blows even if it is already below the belt. We should learn to withstand each blows and not give up. We were never called to fight but to be there when the boxer eventually tires out and quit. Only then are we to step in and serve as towel and wipe out his perspiration. We need to pray that God will allow us to be the towel in the shortest time possible, but remember not our will but His will. Let us endure for the Lord, because Jesus endured much for us to be saved! God bless
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