I recently attended a meeting of Pastors from various churches – some country – some city.

One country pastor shared the history of his church. He ministers in a small town where his is the only evangelical church.

He has faithfully served there for over thirty years – serving in a tent-making capacity. He talked about how he continually watched children become faithful youth but then have to leave for education and employment opportunities in the city. He shared the difficulties of trying to find a faithful, evangelical pastor willing to move the country and minister to a small congregation.

He has seen several splits, discouragements and trials – and yet his love for the Lord was evident, his passion for the lost strong, and his faith in the Lord was not bowed.

It reminded me of the fact that the Lord uses faithful men to build His church.

2 Timothy 2:2:

What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

There are some difficult times in the Christian life – but when we are faithful – when we fix our eyes on Christ – He strengthens us and enables us to persevere – and He uses us in ways we can barely comprehend.

May the Lord make us faithful servants – who serve in season and out of season.