New Year’s Day

In about a month’s time, we will enter another new year; year 2010 or A.D. 2010.  A.D. means “Anno Domini”.  In plain English, this Latin phrase simply means “In the Year of the Lord”.  In other words, we are about to enter the 2,010 years after the 1st Coming of Jesus Christ or birth of Jesus.  This is significant.  For Jesus promised to return.  The Bible revealed that from the time of Jesus’ ascension unto His return, God has patiently waited for us to come to repentance, so that we will not perish but have life in Jesus Christ (2Pet. 3:9).  God will not be eternally patient.  He has set a day when Christ will return and bring about His final judgment.  Let us therefore, PREACH the Gospel.

Hopefully Helpful!

Two years in the ministry.  Now I can say, “I have a better understanding of what it is to pastor a church”.  First and foremost, the church is made-up of diverse kind of people.  People with different background, experience and perspective.  As a pastor, you need to understand each and every member of the church.  Be willing to listen and slow to speak.  Don’t be hasty but wait upon the Lord’s guidance.  In all your words, deeds, and thoughts reflect upon the Word of God. However, I dare not say, “I knew everything”.  The learning process goes on as long as we live on earth.

I hope this personal reflection of mine would be helpful for new and upcoming pastors. God bless!