February 14                                    Prov 1 - 3

MINISTERING TO MINISTERS

MEMORISE: ‘Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.’ (Gal 6:6)
READ: Philippians 4:11-19

Ministers of the Gospel of Christ are those who have given themselves as bond slaves to serve Jesus. Many of them have had to make sacrifices, and continue to do so for the sake of the gospel. Some have had to leave their educational and professional ambitions, well-paid jobs, great opportunities and family convenience just to heed the call to the ministry. Even when some retain their secular work, they find it very challenging to cope. As children of God, we are put in the care of the pastor of our local parish. God expects certain things from us with regard to the assignment he has given to these pastors. You have a role to play in their ministry.

You can be an Aaron or Hur to your Pastor. Aaron and Hur were pillars. They were the ones who helped to uphold the hands of Moses until the Israelites defeated their enemies. For their sake, the sun stood still at Gibeon. You too can help to sustain the vision the Lord has given your Pastor. You can do this by praying for him.

Paul in his letter to the church at Thessalonica says: ‘Brethren, pray for us’ (1 Thess 5:25). The ministers as under-shepherds are constant targets of satanic missiles. Severally, because of watching over the flock, they, their families and finances are under heavy attack. Some think that pastors are self-sufficient. This is far from the truth. In fact, the greater the anointing on the pastor, the more the Lord will use him to devastate the kingdom of Satan; the more therefore should you intercede for him.

Besides, you can minister to him financially and materially. According to verse 17 of our reading, such a seed will go into your record and bring a good yield if it is sown cheerfully and with faith. Your pastor ministers to you in spiritual matters: it is not a sin if you minister to him materially and financially (Rom 15:27). Do not be a dumping ground or the Dead Sea that continues to receive without giving. Water your pastor today. Galatians 6:6 commands you to communicate to your ministers.

ACTION POINT
Find ten ways in which you can minister practically to your pastor.
Take the steps immediately and in faith, linking them with your breakthrough.