It was a most unusual Sunday, but oh my, what a blessing. One of a handful of times in the last forty years that I sat and listened to someone else deliver the sermon. It was a tremendous blessing to be warmly greeted by strangers in a worship setting far from home. It was a great blessing to sit beside my wife, to be able to hold her hand as we prayed and even as we opened the Scriptures together.
The entire worship experience was thrilling. And the preaching was outstanding. If I called the preacher’s name, few of you who are reading this would recognize him. He isn’t a regular on the “big” programs (it is certainly not because he’s not capable). He isn’t well known for his writing, his preaching, or his ministry to his congregation (as a point of fact, most of you reading this wouldn’t recognize the name of the church).
As we sat through the sermon (very Biblical, very well put together, and extremely practical), I thought about all of the preachers around our country and the world, who are much like this godly man.
I thought of many of you who read these Monday Morning Thoughts. Men who love the Lord with all of their hearts. Men who are committed to preaching the Truth in love. Men who minister without fanfare to the flock God has entrusted to you. Men who love their wives and who are working hard to help raise their children. Men who continue to stay strong under difficult circumstances. Men who labor every day for the Glory of God, not so that they will be praised, or known, or famous, or wealthy.
Men just like you, my brother. Thank you. Thank you for your life of service for the Lord. May He shower you with abundant blessings from above. As well, may you know how important and valuable you are to the Kingdom.
