Yesterday I saw a comic from a newspaper, that aptly describes most people on Memorial Day forgetting why we have celebrate this day. We celebrate it because of those that have stood against the enemy and have retained our freedom. We take for granted so often the freedoms we do have. I am thankful for the freedom to worship God. So much to be thankful for in the way of freedom.
I am glad that I am part of the military, and I am able to serve my country. If you have the opportunity to serve your country, do so.
Who stands for us when all seems lost,
Who gives their lives at any cost.
Our battles are not won because of might,
But by our willingness to fight.
Our will is not broken,
But affirmed in our pledge spoken.
Back them up with your support,
When the enemy begins their tort.
You may have someone that has served,
And because of them you have better than you deserved.
So remember this day,
And those that with their lives did pay.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
What We Have Been Called To Do
We have all been called to do something as believers. "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" (Ephesians 4:11,12) God called many people throughout the Old and New Testament to do certain things, and many we would not consider qualified to the jobs that they were called to do. In ministry, it calls us to do things in service to our Lord, but these things that we do are not of our own power. We are there to minister to people and their needs. We are not discounting the needs that we have ourselves, but we know everyone has certain needs. We have been equipped to meet certain needs. God calls us to use what He has equipped us with to minister.
The one thing that people are getting out of sorts over is where people are getting better equipped to serve the people that they have committed to shepherd. The most important thing that people need to be concerned about is that they are living by the Word of God, and preaching and teaching in Jesus' name. When you make a fuss about something as insignificant as where somebody got their education in preparation for ministry; you have lost sight of what God has called the pastor to do. I understand taking care of church discipline when it is needed, but in a situation like this it is wrong. When re-establishing (how you minister to the congregation) a church that has stood the test of time, you must maintain the biblical principles it was founded upon. If that person has maintained those principles; he has done his job. So many people have gotten their education in various places, and yet you don't see them getting questioned about the jobs they do based on their education. I have come from a family that for the most part received our education from Bob Jones University, and I am not questioned about what I was educated upon. Does that make me any less equipped to minister? Others speak of where they got their education, do you question them?
Called am I to go and do,
And with His Word, I will follow through.
Speak the truth in love,
And know that God sees from above.
Speak and with His Word do edify,
And do not let a soul pass you by.
For all is precious in His sight,
And with His Word we prepare to fight.
We have all been given things to do,
And we have all been shown the way through.
Do not argue about where you have been taught,
But know Christ's Death, salvation wrought.
The one thing that people are getting out of sorts over is where people are getting better equipped to serve the people that they have committed to shepherd. The most important thing that people need to be concerned about is that they are living by the Word of God, and preaching and teaching in Jesus' name. When you make a fuss about something as insignificant as where somebody got their education in preparation for ministry; you have lost sight of what God has called the pastor to do. I understand taking care of church discipline when it is needed, but in a situation like this it is wrong. When re-establishing (how you minister to the congregation) a church that has stood the test of time, you must maintain the biblical principles it was founded upon. If that person has maintained those principles; he has done his job. So many people have gotten their education in various places, and yet you don't see them getting questioned about the jobs they do based on their education. I have come from a family that for the most part received our education from Bob Jones University, and I am not questioned about what I was educated upon. Does that make me any less equipped to minister? Others speak of where they got their education, do you question them?
Called am I to go and do,
And with His Word, I will follow through.
Speak the truth in love,
And know that God sees from above.
Speak and with His Word do edify,
And do not let a soul pass you by.
For all is precious in His sight,
And with His Word we prepare to fight.
We have all been given things to do,
And we have all been shown the way through.
Do not argue about where you have been taught,
But know Christ's Death, salvation wrought.
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