Jan 7 - Daily Devotions are on Sabbatical!

Our daily devotions are on a Sabbatical for two months

… because I am on Sabbatical for two months!

 

From the same root word as Sabbath, rest is God’s idea – not mine or the church’s.

 

People ask: Why do pastors (and professors) get “extra vacation” when no other profession does. Again, because it’s God’s idea … not mine or the church’s.

 

Pastors are called to feed God’s sheep (see Jesus’ words to history’s first pastor, Peter, in John 21). But in order to feed, a shepherd must be fed.

 

It’s the same logic as the instructions before a plane takes off. “In the event of an emergency and the oxygen masks become available. Put yours on first and then put it on children or anyone needs assistance.” Why? Because if you aren’t fed with oxygen, you’ll pass out before helping others.

 

I haven’t been in danger of passing out. But all pastors need oxygen – indeed, the breath of the Holy Spirit, occasionally – so they can continue feeding others.

 

Thanks to the congregation for this opportunity. Pray that God feeds and refreshes me.

 

And if you have any needs, contact the church and Pastor Nate!

 

In Christ’s Love,

a guy who’s following

God’s prescription!