Theology on the Lighter Side – Why did the pastor refuse to play hide-and-seek? – Because he knew everyone needed to be found!

It has to be disheartening to stand in the pulpit Sunday after Sunday looking out on the congregation knowing that some are saved but have “lost their first love,” some are truly seeking, but others are just playing the Christian game of tradition. The “job” or calling of a pastor is not an easy profession. And Sunday’s are the tip of the iceberg in dealing with counseling sessions, Bible studies, committee meetings, weddings, funerals, denominational and church administration, etc. Motivation for years of service comes more from a love of God and, through that, a love of mankind (Luke 10:27), than it does from the encouragement of those he shepherds (Acts 20:28).

But the one thing of paramount importance is the question of being lost and needing to be found.

That crossing over from eternal death to eternal life should be a significant part and focus of the day-to-day life of a pastor, in prayer for his flock and in action in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to those both inside and outside of his congregation. After all, the process of moving congregants from spiritual milk to spiritual meat (1 Peter 2:2) pales in significance to the reality of humanity’s eternal state. The only exception would be the goal of growing the congregation with the active (not passive) intent of seeing a multiplication of ministry evangelism.

In the end, the record of accomplishments seen on this earth will be only a shadow of what the true impact of a faithful pastor has been over his lifetime. It will not be until the other side of the grave that a full understanding of how the Lord has used one will become evident.

1 Timothy 5:17 – Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

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