FAITHFUL

Sunday's @ 10:45 am

An elderly preacher was rebuked by one of his deacons one Sunday morning before the service. “Pastor,” said the man, “something must be wrong with your preaching and your work. There’s been only one person added to the church in a whole year, and he’s just a boy.”
The minister listened, his eyes moistening and his thin hand trembling. “I feel it all,” he replied, “but God knows I’ve tried to do my duty.” On that day the minister’s heart was heavy as he stood before his flock. As he finished the message, he felt a strong inclination to resign.
After everyone else had left, that one boy came to him and asked, “Do you think if I worked hard for an education, I could become a preacher—perhaps a missionary?”
Again tears welled up in the minister’s eyes. “Ah, this heals the ache I feel,” he said. “Robert, I see the Divine hand now. May God bless you, my boy. Yes, I think you will become a preacher.”
Many years later an aged missionary returned to London from Africa. His name was spoken with reverence. Nobles invited him to their homes. He had added many souls to the church of Jesus Christ, reaching even some of Africa’s most savage chiefs. His name was Robert Moffat, the same Robert who years before had spoken to the pastor that Sunday morning in the old Scottish kirk.
Lord, help us to be faithful. Then give us the grace to leave the results to you.

What does it take for us to be faithful to the Lord in every area of our life? For most of us it would be easier to go out in a blaze of faithful glory than to be faithful day in and day out. To be faithful in all of the small areas, the small things in our life, seems like a huge challenge. But if we look at it day by day, moment by moment it isn't so big. It’s like playing baseball, when you are up to bat; you are watching one pitcher throw one ball. But if you are trying to bat and you have 50 pitchers throwing 50 baseballs all at once...you will get hurt. Live for Christ right now, be faithful right now.