A few days ago I was reading 1 Thessalonians and I came across this letter from the Apostle Paul.  It was a great reminder of what we, as pastors, are called to be and do.

1 Thess. 2:2–”Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, in spite of great opposition.”

I don’t believe anyone other than Jesus has faced oppostion greater than Paul faced when he preached the Gospel.  Paul acknowledged something that is crucial for us as pastors to understand…it is God who gives us the courage

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to boldly My Girl dvd Underworld preach the Gospel.  Pastor, you have the courage of God in you!  Don’t shrink down!  Don’t get cocky!  Remember that you are in the position that you are in because God put you there.  Be bold!