For the souls of people

Dear Pastor,

Thank you for giving your life for the souls of people.

We know that Jesus, the Savior gave His all for the souls of people. He came to seek and save the lost. He was sent by His Father full of grace and truth. Jesus was anointed with the Spirit of God to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and to set the captive free.

And as a pastor, shepherd of God’s flock, you and I get to lay our lives down for the glory of the Father and for the souls of the flock. We feed the sheep, we tend the lambs, we take care of the flock because God has called us to and because their eternity lies in the balance.

Thank you for taking the long view. Thank you for caring more about the eternal destiny of the people before you than you do about the criticisms, complaints or difficulties. People are drowning in sin, shame, guilt, pain, hurt, rejection and all of the attacks of the lying and accusing Enemy. But because you press on in Jesus’ name to proclaim His glory, goodness, and gospel, the lost can be saved, the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the dead rise and the orphans have a home.

Please don’t give up. Please don’t give in. The eternal destiny of people is in your hands. Don’t let this weigh you down, but let it spur you on towards love and good deeds and the promise that in due time you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.

Jesus is praying for you

Christ is with us, Christ is in us,

Mike Johnson