In fifty years of pastoring, one can only be amazed at the faithfulness of God. When He said: “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matt. 28:20c) How comforting it has been to this pastor to know that he has the perpetual presence of the Lord. We know that in His presence is fullness of joy and at His right hand there are pleasures for evermore. There are those that characterize the ministry of Jesus Christ as a “field of suffering:” Our Heavenly Father does not exempt pastors, or any believer, from the day-to-day circumstances of life. Believers, including pastors and unbelievers alike experience pain, trouble, and failure at times. That said, His presence has always provided a sense of security. (That’s why this pastor can say “Thank you Holy Ghost.”)
David said in Psalm 16:8 “I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” (There is a lesson there for all of us.) “I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.” (Psalm 40:10) Therein is the testimony of this pastor. God called and he answered His call. For fifty years this pastor has adhered to the leadership principle of “Lead and feed.” (1Peter 5:2) and God has been faithful. During these fifty years, we have had many faithful members, and praise God for therm. God’s faithfulness is like human faithfulness, only perfect.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
