Sunday's Specialty

Romans 10:14-15

14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Good morning, everybody!

Another Special Sunday is upon us and only God knows all the blessings in store for us today. Once again, I'm grateful to be alive, awake and active (well, not too active yet!!!)

I have been acquainted with ministers most of my life. My Dad received his call into the ministry when I was in my teens and, since then, my husband, brother, brothers-in-law, and many others have been called. My family as well as my husband's family is full of ministers. What a blessed group of men - those who are called of God to preach His word!

Where would I be today if there had never been a minister in my life? I shudder to think of how different my life would have turned out if there had not been a voice in the pulpit, declaring God's Word to me. How very thankful I am that I developed a love for the ministry before I was even a teenager. 

The past few days as we attended a youth meeting in LA, there were so many ministers present there and it was truly a safe place to be, largely in part because of the representation of godly leaders. These men are held in high respect for their calling but they carry heavy burdens upon their shoulders. They need our support and prayers, especially now. 

I've heard this song a few times and I'd just like to add it today in honor of the men who have had such a great influence on my life:

Thank God For The Preacher

Verse I

As I walk down the street of a sin-stricken city

I see the misfortunes of men

A man in the gutter lying there lifeless

Clutching a bottle in hand

He was some mother's darling

Maybe some young man's father

But, now he's a prisoner to sin

No hugs in the morning and no family altar

He's gets by the best way he can

Chorus

Thank God for the preacher, who told me of Jesus

For I'd be a beggar if not for his grace

Lord help me show others, your love and your mercy

Make my life a witness to others I pray

Verse II

At a little white church house at an old tear-stained altar

A prayer for God's mercy was heard

Though his sins were many and his burdens heavy

He took the Lord at his word

The angels rejoiced as he was forgiven

Shouts filled the temple that day

I will never get over that trip to the altar for I was that sinner who prayed

Words and Music by Jason Crabb/Gerald Crabb 

In just a few hours, I will once again attend a church service where the Bible will be preached with anointing. How very blessed I am today because of the preachers in my life!

May your Sunday be very special as you, too, take time to show appreciation for the men of God in your life.

Until tomorrow when, Lord willing, we'll meet again for another spoonful.....