THE HEART OF A PASTOR

TUESDAY

MI DAILY DEVOTION

THE HEART OF A PASTOR

(Hebrews 13:20-21) 20- “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21- Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”

A pastor should live in love, integrity and with dignity in his public life; it is also required of him to live a holy life and in righteousness in private. X-rated movies, x-rated magazines, x- rated - shows and any x-rated materials in the internet are something that he avoids. He has a heart for the young people, young at hearts and he yearns to love every individual. His yoke is the Lord's yoke. And his years are full of wisdom. A pastor must not waste his time in the service of the King. He must learn to trust God even in a zigzag road or in a rough road. He tried to be zealous in his relationship with God and man. And as a pastor, he is marching to Zion. In God's grace and by God's grace: Your pastor will serve you in spite of financial difficulties. He will love you and preach God's Word in spite of negative remarks of his people. He will be there for you in spite of your weakness, failure, unfaithfulness to God and in the church. He needs your prayer, your financial support, your understanding when things are not going well in your church. And most of all- he’s like you with feelings and emotion. He has spiritual downfall, failures, and he is hurting. He is a needy person and he is going through tough times like you do. He needs God's grace, God's mercy and he needs YOU! In (Hebrews 13:24) “Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.”

THE HEART OF A PASTOR

MONDAY

MI DAILY DEVOTION

(Hebrews 13:17- 18) 17- “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. 18- Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.”

THE HEART OF A PASTOR

(A Minister’s Life from A to Z)

A pastor is always neutral in his dealings with his people. He should not think or say; "It could never be done" neither be a man with negative aspects in life. He is willing to offer his best for the master's use and he is a man who is open to new ideas. A man of God who perseveres..., he keeps on pressing on, a man who desires to please his Lord. He is a servant of God who never questions the Word of God, the will of God and the works of God. A man of God who always quotes the Word of God in all that he does. He learned to be quite. He resists the devil and that which is evil. He help restores those who have fallen in God’s grace. He has a heart for revival, for regeneration of the lost world. He shows compassion, he depend on the Lord his God in everything. His success is because of what God did in him and through him. He trust the Lord, teaches the truth, he is truthful and faithful to God. He is not afraid to take the step of faith as the team leader. Unity is his passion and desire. He gives his undivided attention for the sake of Christ. He uses his talents, treasures and time for the Lord. Victory is on his side. He is a visionary and he values life, his family and spiritual things. Winning for God and working for God is his focus. Worldly pleasure is not on his list and he is willing to wait on God's time. Wine, womanizing, worldly wealth and wickedness are out of his line.

THE HEART OF A PASTOR

SUNDAY

MI DAILY DEVOTION

(Hebrews 13:7) “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”

THE HEART OF A PASTOR

A pastor could be a husband, a father, a friend and sometimes an enemy to others. A pastor could also be a brother, a manager and a broken hearted man. He is a man of God who is a blessing to others. A pastor is a counselor, a man of comfort, a man that you can count on, a considerate man and a man full of courage and stand on his conviction and in the leading of the Holy Spirit. He develops leaders, and a help to the disturbed, the discouraged and the depressed. A pastor is an encourager. He should be an eloquent speaker and an executor. A pastor is a facilitator, one of the few good men, a fellow soldier, our fellowmen and a fellow servant. He is always on the "GO", and a great man of God. He should be a great communicator and a goal setter. A pastor's heart is in his home, helping the needy and praying for the healing of the sick. A pastor's attitude should not be about "I" but about God and others. He is an imitator and he should be an inspiration to others and gives proper instructions for the kingdom. It is required for a pastor to be knowledgeable, to know what is best for his church, for his people and for the honor and glory of the King of kings. A pastor's love should be on his Lord, his life must be dedicated for the lost souls and he should be in line with what God wants for him to do as God's minister. He must remember that he is a man of God and a minister of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He carries the mark of the Lord Jesus Christ. He must be a minister with honor and humility.

ARE YOU BOUND FOR HEAVEN?

SATURDAY

MI DAILY DEVOTION

ARE YOU BOUND FOR HEAVEN?

(John 14:1-3) 1- “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2- In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3- And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

Heaven is a very common word. We think of heaven as the clouds, the blue sky or the atmosphere, the constellations which are right. Heaven is a blessed place where there will be “NO MORE…”. In (Revelation 21 4) “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Heaven is a blessed place because there will be worship day and night. (Revelation 7:15- 17) “Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. 16- They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. 17- For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Heaven is a blessed place because there will be no more charities, medical and dental missions and homeless people. What a beautiful pictures of Heaven.

In (Revelation 22:3- 5) 3- “And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 - And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5- And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever.”