You are accomplishing more than you know

Dear Pastor,

Somedays it seems like we are just spinning our wheels or running in a hamster wheel. But I want to share something with you that I heard a few years ago from one of the General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene: “You are accomplishing more than you know” (David Graves). Sure there is always another sermon to prepare, another parishioner to visit and another meeting to attend, but the reality is that if you are abiding in Christ and He in you then you are accomplishing more, much more than you know. Hiding in God and hiding His Word in Your heart will always bring forth fruit for God’s glory. Praying and seeking the face of God will always bring God’s Kingdom into our midst. So regardless of what is seemingly endless, or left undone, or criticized by people, please know that as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, if you are letting Him live His life through you great things are happening. Simple words anointed by His power are touching the lives of hurting people. A gentle look of love flowing from a heart of love is communicating the agape love of the Father. Faithful perseverance in serving God and others is being used of God to draw people unto Himself. So keep on keeping on, and let God receive the glory as He does His mighty deeds through you His humble vessel.

Christ is with us, Christ is in us,

Mike Johnson