MI Daily Devotion: Today's Devotional is Dedicated to All Pastors All...

MI Daily Devotion: Today's Devotional is Dedicated to All Pastors All...: The Heart of a Pastor (A Minister’s Life from A to Z) “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word ...

Today's Devotional is Dedicated to All Pastors All Over the World

The Heart of a Pastor

(A Minister’s Life from A to Z)

“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.” (Hebrews 13:7 King James Version)

A pastor is an Ambitious husband, a father, a friend and sometimes an enemy to others. A pastor is a Brother, a manager and a man with broken heart for people, in his own world, and for the Word. 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 a man who stand in his conviction and in the leading of the Holy Spirit. He Develop leaders, help 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, and 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.

The Bible says in (Hebrews 13:17- 18 KJV) “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.” 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 Persevere..., he keeps on pressing on… He is 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 Resist 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. 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 KJV) it says; “Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.”

“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.” (Hebrews 13:20- 21 KJV)

MI Daily Devotion: Tribulation- Not a Common Doctrine

MI Daily Devotion: Tribulation- Not a Common Doctrine: "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." (Mat...

Tribulation- Not a Common Doctrine

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." (Matthew 24:21 KJV)

Christian churches and theologians claims to have 2 sets of doctrines; the major and the minor doctrines. Some churches called it "The Statement of Faith". It is the set of belief or a church's standard of belief pertaining to the major doctrines of Christianity. But I want to share with you one of the minor belief of many churches- tribulation. It's minor because it will not affect your eternal destiny, not until after the rapture because the 7 years tribulation will happen or start right after the rapture. Tribulation Period in theology proper is not a common or popular teaching. It's a doctrine of which majority of Christians may not even care about. May be it’s because they will be taken away to be with Jesus in heaven before it happens.

Christians will not experience such hardship, pain, persecutions and suffering. But those who will be in tribulation times will definitely be in such trouble as they stand against the antichrist. It is during these times the mark of the beast will be introduced. The 666 will be imposed on all humans. This is not to sow fear on us, but for us to be aware of the future and what will happen on the things to come. God’s promise to us is not to be fearful.

"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." (Revelation 2:10 KJV)

MI Daily Devotion: Saved, But Not Duty Free

MI Daily Devotion: Saved, But Not Duty Free: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which...

Saved, But Not Duty Free

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2- And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:1- 2 King James Version)

We have duties as parents, as children, as a citizen of our country, as an employee, and as God’s children. Our duty to our family is based on the Word of God and God’s precepts. Our duty to our country is based on its ordinances and constitution, the same way in our church. Our duty is to live a godly life, and be obedient to God’s command.

Salvation and water baptism by immersion are 2 essentials, and prerequisite in our step to true obedience to God. Separation from sin, lusts, and worldly pleasures that displeased the Lord will be the battles we need to stand against. Standing against and living a holy life are the results and testimony of our obedience to God.

This can only be done by the grace of God and if we have the fruit of the Spirit. “22- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24- And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25- If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26- Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. (Galatians 5:22- 26 KJV ) When we surrender our life to God, it’s the manifestation of what God has done inside of us. But we must also remember that all these can only be possible by the grace of God, and by His Holy Spirit that is working within us. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord as apostle Paul here pressed us to do. It is like the spring board of all duties and obedience. “ And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” (II Corinthians 8:5 KJV)

MI Daily Devotion: From Buddhist to Baptist (Christianity)

MI Daily Devotion: From Buddhist to Baptist (Christianity): My daughter in law Judy Sagansay is the wife of my oldest son pastor Eliezer. They got married November 2013. I asked Judy if I could ...