I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.
Philemon 1:6, HCSB
We join God in the work of salvation as we grow in knowledge of His goodness and work and lead others to know Christ.
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
Proverbs 18:10, HCSB
We join God in His work of salvation, trusting the gospel and placing our faith in Christ, yes, but also in leading others to Chriat by sharing the gospel.
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15, HCSB
We join God in His work of saving the world, and it looks like rewarding evil people with grace and love to win them over for Christ and His gospel.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Psalm 133:1, HCSB
We join God in the work of saving the world, and the world will want this salvation when they can see the love we have for each other in the Church.
Now I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.
1 Corinthians 1:10, HCSB
We join God in the work of salvation, being united in Christ in worshipping Him and leading others to faith in Christ alone.
Personally, I have been in 8 churches, and 5 of the lead pastors were bi-vocational. Most associate pastors I have known have been bo-vocational (including myself.) Thankfully, our current pastor is full-time, but all pastors need a lot of prayer.
Daniel
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us; for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.
Hebrews 13:17-18, HCSB
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for your pastor if he is bi-vocational.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your pastor if he is bi-vocational
For the person who has entered His rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from His.
Hebrews 4:10, HCSB
We join God in the work of salvation, and we join in His rest by not trying to earn our own salvation.
“Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy.”
Zephaniah 3:17, HCSB
God is good, and as we trust in His goodness as seen through the cross of Christ we will find His joy and peace in our lives.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21, HCSB
God is good, and our goodness comes from Him. May we seek Him alone and give Him all praise.
The result of humility is fear of the Lord, along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4, HCSB
God is good, and we know He judges evil. This should bring us healthy fear of God and gratitude for His goodness that He would save us through the blood of Christ.
a simple man of God 