Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them — this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12, HCSB
We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and it begins with treating others with kindness and compassion and fostering general good will with all.
Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff — they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4, HCSB
We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that includes encouraging each other in the promises of our faithful God, finding comfort in His faithfulness as revealed in Scripture, especially in Christ.
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10, HCSB
We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, encouraging each other as we face persecution and mockery knowing that we are being treated the same as Christ.
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior”
Luke 1:46-47, HCSB
We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that begins with worshiping God rightly and together, declaring His greatness to and over each other.
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.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!