#HortenseInspiration SUNDAY SERMONETTE
Pastor Beware. You are to be God's stewards. Your primary responsibility is to manage the Church--the body of Believers and followers of JESUS CHRIST. Pastors are to shepherd the flock and exercise oversight responsibility for their spiritual growth and devlopment in the Christian journey. Pastors are to lead the Church in the ways of GOD. God's way is righteousness. Righteousness in Christ. Being righteous is not being perfect, it is being right, as Christ has shown.
While on earth, Jesus Christ was keenly interested in the needs of the poor and downtrodden in society. Jesus did champion justice and its complexities. Christ navigated through the social climate, economic inequities and political atmosphere of of his day. Jesus did address the prevailing moral landscape of his time. JESUS CHRIST The LORD did not deviate from the will of God in order to champion social justice. Jesus did not relegate God's will or God's way to the dust bin.
Jesus knew the order. First. Seek the KINGDOM OF GOD. Second. All things will be added unto you. That seals it according to the Word of God. The Bible is telling us when you seek the way of God before and above everything else, immediately all things begin their way to you. All things come seeking you and they find you. All things become yours! Hallelujah.
Pastors must be careful not to compromise the principles of Christ as they race to satisfy social responsibilities and perform civic duties. Many pastors leave the soul of the flock lifeless but feed the passion of the flesh of their congregation.
The Church, in many instances, have forgotten about sin and the consequences of sin. Sinful lifestyle is the fancy buzzword of the flock. Many waltz in and out of Lord's Day Service after having turned the burner of sin to "slow cook" until church is over. The pastor says nothing to convict hearts. The flock return home, turn the burner back to full steam. The rest of the day is in free fall. Free to do anything! They happily chime "Oh church was good today. Pastor brought a great word. The pastor sure brought the house down!" Dare I ask, was sin ever mentioned? Were anyone convicted of transgression? Did we talk about iniquity? Did we say the word "repent" and pray for forgiveness? What did your pastor really speak into you? Pastors, beware how you bring down the house. The CHURCH house of God.
Jesus Christ championed justice, including social justice, but did not trangress God's Word in the process.
Believers. Hear me. Your faith is in Almighty God. Your salvation is in the Lord. Your redemption was purchased by Christ. You are cleansed from sin's curse and restored to whole by the Blood of Jesus, shed on the Cross. We were sent the Holy Spirit to teach the believer all things. The Word of God is "all things" and the manuscript to be learned, obeyed, and followed. All things measured, the Word of God (Bible, Scripture) leads the believer from beginning until end. Ultimately, the Word of God is first and last.
Pastor, beware. For many lives you are the standard. Yours is the voice the flock follow or scatter by. A primary responsibility should be to shepherd the flock in the ways of Almighty God, beginning with upholding the Word of God. Scripturally equip the people. Point the Church to read and to know the Word of God in the Bible.
Followers of Jesus Christ. Beware. You alone are responsible for your spiritual destination. You came alone at birth and will return alone at death. You will stand alone to face the Lord God Almighty. Your judgement is yours to bear alone. You were born to earth endowed with free will. Your pastor's responsibility ends where your free will begins. Your pastor will not go to hell in your place. Pray for yourself. Stay vigilant and remain prayerful. Do not allow any pastor to reserve you a place in hell. Guard your life and eternal destiny. Definitely, do not be on earth after the Rapture busily preparing for Pastor's Appreciation Anniversary dinner and your pastor is equally busy in the office reviewing the budget for the entire event. Beware! Be warned.
Church. Believers. Follow the lead of a Godly and God-fearing pastor only. Test the spirit. Test if it is the Holy Spirit. Know who is speaking to the voice you are hearing from the pulpit Sunday after Sunday. Pray for that pastor whose voice you're sitting still to listen to. Do be still and know if it is God's. You are responsible for the decisions you make, with your free will, about God, Godliness, righteousness, and justice. Almighty God is a just God. Obey GOD.
May your will today be that you desire to do the Heavenly Father's will. May God's Kingdom come in your life and his will be done in your earth life. Then shall that part of our daily bread, social justice, roll upon roll, be administered to you. In Jesus name.
Almighty God loves you. Jesus Christ loved you to die for! AND CHRIST DIED FOR YOU. What love!
Seek the LORD today. In Jesus Name go forth, and follow God's way in all your ways, in all things, all day, every day.
I love you always. Enjoy a wonderful Lord's day! Make this Sunday joyous in your household. Blessings abundant!
~Servant Hortense
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BONUS READing
Matthew 7:13-14
Matthew 25:31-36
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