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SERVANT LEADER

But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you”.

(Jeremiah 1:7)

Therefore this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them.”

(Jeremiah 15:19)

My husband began to become great. I was always aware of his greatness before the Lord, of his integrity, but here God gave me the privilege of seeing his maturation very closely. This was his first experience as a Senior Pastor. Roger had served as Associate Pastor in a very large church for about six years. He had learned a great deal, but God had prepared new situations to lead him to greater growth.

The church was going through a very difficult time. Financially, it was bankrupt; emotionally, it was wounded; and spiritually, it was in great need. It was like a pernickety little sheep that, at first, seemed helpless, but then surprised us with its ramming. But it was our church, and we had to fight for it, for that God had brought us here.

Wisdom descends from on high for those who cry out for it. God does not leave us as orphans without resources; He provides everything we need to serve Him. He only demands that we commune with Him. If you are in His presence, you will inevitably drink Him in. And my husband delighted in God’s presence, crying out for wisdom and fresh anointing to make decisions, undertake projects, and correct mistakes.

After six months, thank God, there was no more financial debt. We will never forget the jubilant applause and tears of joy in the congregation at the service when we announced that all the debts had been paid. We felt grateful for the assurance of God’s support for our ministry. God also added the blessing of a pastoral team, with an associate pastor and a missionary couple, and our work together was fruitful. His grace overflowed even more. In seven months, with our joint effort, a new Temple was built, able to seat 750 people, replacing the old one that could only accommodate 150. The church warmed to us and we felt we belonged. Some who had painful memories began to heal. There was much evidence of spiritual growth and an increase of new brothers in leadership.

But along with these blessings, we began to suffer.