God Made a Preacher

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  All things were made through Him, and with Him nothing was made that was made.  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness…

God had a message, but he needed a messenger.  He had a lamp, but he needed a lampstand. He had a story, but he needed a teller.  So God made a preacher.  

Nothing fancy, eloquent, or out of the ordinary, but rather a humble vessel willing to testify of that which they had seen and heard.  One who would count it all joy when faced with trials, tribulation and testing.  One willing to obey His command to go into all the world….yes all the world and preach the gospel.  From the prairies of Oklahoma to the bushes of Africa.  From the rice fields of Asia to the mountains of Montana.  One willing to sweat, to serve, and to sacrifice, for the sake of the message. 

He needed someone who would say yes.  Yes.  Yes to the mission.  Yes to working 40 plus hours a week at the factory, and still preaching on Sunday.  Yes to Long days and long nights.  From board meetings to bake sales. From Sunday School to Sunday Sermons. One willing to laugh, and cry. To marry and bury.  To counsel and to cope. He needed someone who would say Yes.

One who could pull a congregation and push a lawnmower.  Who could fill hearts and empty trashcans.  One with calloused knees, but a soft heart.  Who could tear down and could build. Who could plant and plow. Who could heal and could feel. One who could heal the sick, cast out devils, raise the dead, and still volunteer at the local soup kitchen. 

One who could cast a vision, and cast a pole.  Who could punch the clock, meet the board, and still watch their son cross home plate. 

One who could reach the farmer, and the pharmacist. The banker and the bum, the addict and the attorney.  One willing to do whatever it takes to win their community.

He needed a provider and a promise keeper.  A shepherd and a servant. A teacher and a preacher.  A hand and a heart. So he made a preacher.

Since 1919 we the Pentecostal Church of God have done our part to answer that simple call.  And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?
So God made a preacher.

And today, servants of the Pentecostal Church of God, we celebrate you.


 “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”  

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