The big call is to walk in a manner worthy of God. Paul first qualifies himself by describing the heart of a pastor: I Have a gentle heart like that of a nursing mother (yesterday's podcast). I have the right motivation (being affectionately desirous of you); I have the right hands (ones that labor and toil because no work=no witness, or at least not a very good one); I have the right behavior (blameless conduct); I have the right heart (that of a FATHER with his children).
So this sets up the call to walk in a manner worthy of God. It is requested by exhortation, encouragement and a charge--a little kick in the butt.
All this results in God being pleased. Likely, our good Lord has a call to you right now that would please Him if you answered it. Listen 7 minutes and let's figure it out. Then subscribe at bewithme.us or [email protected]