This past Sunday was pretty cool as I was licensed as a pastor by CrossPointe. Though this doesn't necessarily change much functionally that I do, it did come with a good exhortation...Chan (the lead pastor) read from 1 Timothy before the elders laid hands on me and prayed. I am posting the text below, as it is something I don't want to forget.
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
--1 Timothy 4:9-16
This is a weighty challenge. I am thankful that I don't have to do it in my strength. It was a reminder of my continual need for the Gospel.
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