From the Pastor's Desk November 2020
As we read of the great shepherds of God’s people in the Bible nearing the end of their ministries, we see them pouring themselves out into the lives of those under their charge, both Moses and Joshua laboured to ensure that the Israelites remained faithful to the Lord. The apostle Paul whilst at Miletus took time to meet with the Elders of the A true shepherd of the sheep desires that the sheep under his charge are protected, both in his presence and in his absence. This is why dear brethren and sisters I as your Pastor, as I come to retirement have over the last year bombarded you with certain forms of teaching. This is why I have, to the point of monotony, emphasised your need to avail yourself of any and all means to prevent false teaching from attacking the flock here in Southern Cross after I leave. The evening series on Nahum is dealing with how we relate to a fallen society and how God deals with it, whilst the new morning studies in Jude, [which alas we won’t conclude before January] warns us of the My friends, as yes that is what you are, my friends, it has been both my Our Lord has called us to be faithful in all things, but never has He instructed us to be successful, in fact the opposite is true. Whilst being faithful Paul sowed the seed of the Gospel, but was only too aware that it was God alone who could bring converts from it. [1 Corinthians 3:7] The great commendation from our Lord is not, well done successful servant, but rather “well done good and Remain faithful dear saints of God, remain faithful to God and His Word, and remain faithful to each other, that you stand firm and go on being led by the Spirit of God.
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