Live an Ordained Life - July 30, 2009
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1 Corinthians 7:17 ~ But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
Being a pastor is a real blessing for me. God has given me experiences in my past life that give me an opportunity to point others to Him in difficult times. Recently, I was able to glorify God with a believer, even in time of certain turmoil and heartache. We sat there and shared tears of joy and satisfaction that our lives would not end in eternal torment, but that we are passing onto a Saviour that loves us, despite our current nature.
Too often this world creeps into our lives and we look around and suddenly realize that someone has changed it right before our eyes. For the new convert this is difficult to understand, and for the seasoned Saint as well. Too often the flesh is used to conversations and walks fo the world, and when we begin a familiar walk, we suddenly realize, through the Holy Spirit, that we are on the wrong path.
Paul speaks of a walk that we must pursue. Certainly the vocation of Pastor is unique to every Man, and not all men meet the qualifications, Biblically. Nor are some called of God to the Pastorate but left to serve in other capacities (Some are sadly called by the church, or momma and daddy). But those God does call are of a special nature to him. He holds them high in His thoughts, as the Sun and Stars (Matt. 13:43; Dan 12:3). We are ordained to a particular service by God before all men, even if the calling is just to be a faithful Saint. God anoints each believer with his Holy Spirit and sets us aside for a particular work (1John 2:27; Rom 8:28).
Philippians 2:13-15 “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (14) Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”
For years I listened to NPR radio in the mornings and felt that though it was liberal in fashion, it had a good balance of News from all perspectives (I also listen to FOX, BBC, & Bloomberg). But this morning, I was faced with the fact that NPR has an agenda that does not align with my own; a homosexual one, which is sin (Genesis 19:1-13; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9). Romans 1:26-27 teaches specifically that homosexuality is a result of denying and disobeying God. It is an agenda that does not align with the Word of God. So like any good Christian SHOULD do, I turned it off. But not only that, I know I cannot listen to it any more, because it is a road I am not to walk on.
I am ordained to the Pastorate, a Reverend, not only by men of my faith, but by God Himself. These stark reminders of our responsibility to be Holy because we are a Holy people, chosen by God, are to be well noted, and obeyed. God has given to us salvation, chosen us through His son. We are the ransom bride. Should we not be blameless and spotless at the wedding?
What road are you taking to it?
God is Good!
