#110 BEING FORSAKEN

It is a heavy burden in today's world for a man called by God to minister. He must watch his congregation shrink, see young people drawn away by the world's enticements, and witness elders turning aside to embrace "another" gospel—one that appeals to popularity rather than truth. Yet even in the face of such discouragement, there is comfort in this reality: He Chose Me. As Sister Nadine's song reminds us, God Himself appointed our pastor for this work. And because the call comes from God, not man, he remains steadfast—more determined than ever to endure to the end.