Pastors have made a pledge and promise to God to answer and obey His call. When you fail, get on your knees before Him and renew your commitment. 2ème partie

Note in 2 Timothy 4:5-8, "But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."

Paul shared the fact that he and all of us who serve Him must one day give account for our ministry. Paul said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing (NJKV).”

One day you will come to the end of your ministry. Hopefully, if our Lord tarries His coming, it will be many years from now. Be assured of this, you will give an account to Him. Fight the good fight. Finish the race with honor. Keep the faith. If you do that, you will hear, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” What can be better than that?

Today, and certainly before this Today, you have made a pledge and promise to God to answer and obey His call. Now, it is up to you to keep that pledge. "No turning back!" Be true to the end. And, when you fail, get on your knees before Him and renew your commitment. He doesn't expect you to be perfect, but He does expect you to be faithful. He doesn't expect you to produce results, but He does expect you to be standing in your calling till He calls you home. Keep your pledge to Him, for He will never renege on His pledge to you.