Ministry is Unconditional: A Call to Go and Get Them
In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Jack King delves into the true nature of ministry, challenging listeners to see it not merely as a formal position but as a compassionate, unconditional calling for every believer. Drawing from the lives of the women who ministered to Jesus and His disciples, he paints a picture of ministry as selfless, behind-the-scenes service—providing meals, washing clothes, and offering comfort to those on the front lines. King redefines ministry as "a builder of family," emphasizing the importance of investing in people and humanity.
He shares candidly about the inevitable hardships and hurts that come with ministry, especially when dealing with people. He recounts a powerful moment when God told him to "toughen up," which he connects to the Apostle Paul's instruction to Timothy. This is a call to a soldier-like endurance—to stay in the fight even when wounded. King illustrates this with a poignant story of a pastor who, upon hearing a church member was in jail, simply said, "Go get him." This powerful statement summarizes the unconditional and restorative nature of true ministry.
This message will encourage and equip you to embrace your calling, reminding you that:
-- Ministry is a commandment from Jesus, not an optional activity.
-- Compassion, as modeled by the Good Samaritan, is the primary motivation for ministry.
-- Ministry often means serving behind the scenes and may not always show immediate, visible results.
-- Enduring hardness and disappointment is part of the calling, requiring a soldier's resilience.
-- True ministry is unconditional, reaching out to those who have fallen and saying, "Go get him."
Scriptures for Further Study
-- Matthew 27:55-56
-- Mark 15:41
-- Matthew 28:19-20
-- 2 Corinthians 9:1
-- 2 Timothy 2:3
This is episode 091.
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