More especially is the uniting of a faithful minister with a particular Christian people, as their pastor, when done in a due manner, like a young man marrying a virgin... It is so with respect to mutual regard and affection. A faithful minister, that is in a Christian manner united to a Christian people as their pastor, has his heart united to them in the most ardent and tender affection. And they, on the other hand, have their hearts united to him, esteeming him very highly in love for his work’s sake, and receiving him with honor and reverence, and willingly subjecting themselves to him, and committing themselves to his care, as being, under Christ, their head and guide.... When such a minister and such a people are thus united, it is attended with great joy. The minister joyfully devoting himself to the service of his Lord in the work of the ministry, as a work that he delights in; and also joyfully uniting himself to the society of the saints that he is set over, as having complacence in them, for his dear Lord’s sake, whose people they are; and willingly and joyfully, on Christ’s call, undertaking the labors and difficulties of the service of their souls. And they, on the other hand; joyfully receiving him as a precious gift of their ascended Redeemer.
Jonathan Edwards

Confession 10 Encouragement

This entry is part 10 of 15 in the series CONFESSION

CONFESSION

Confession 10 Encouragement

CONFESSION 10

ENCOURAGEMENT

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. It is written, He will never leave me nor forsake me. I cast all my care upon Him because He cares for me. The Lord is always near me when I am of a broken heart and He saves me when I am of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers me out of them all. My steps are ordered by the Lord and I delight in His way. Though I fall, it is never fatal because the Lord holds me up with His hand. I cast my burdens upon the Lord and He sustains me. He never allows the righteous to be moved. My help comes from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth. I am not moved. He that keeps me never sleeps. I am not afraid for God is with me. I am not dismayed for He is my God. He strengthens me; He helps me; He holds me up with the right hand of His righteousness. My Heavenly Father knows when a single bird falls to the ground. He even knows the exact number of the hairs on my head. I will not fear, therefore, because I am of great value to God. If God is for me, who can be against me.

Key Words

Can, Leave, cast, heart, steps, cast, earth, right hand, bird, against.

Verses Of Confirmation – Appendix 10

Phil. 4:13, Heb. 13:5, I Peter 5:7, Ps. 34:18-19, Ps. 37:23-24, Ps. 55:22, Ps. 121:2-3, Isaiah 41:10, Matt. 10:29-31, Rom. 8:31.

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