On Wednesday evenings, our church has been studying through John Bunyan's wonderful book, Pilgrim's Progress. As Christian has entered in through the Wicket Gate, he is first sent to Interpreter's house where he is shown several things. Upon entering the house of Interpreter, he immediately sees the picture of a man. The description Bunyan gives includes the following characteristics:
A grave person
Eyes lifted up to Heaven
The best of books in his hand
The law of truth written upon his lips
The world behind his back
He stood as if he pleaded with men
A crown of gold hung over his head
Interpreter explained that this man was one of a thousand, he can beget children, travail in birth with them, and nurture them when they are born. He explained further that it was his work to know and expound dark things to sinners and that he slights and despises the present things (of this world) for the love that he has to the Master's service and that he is sure to have glory for his reward. Interpreter then tells Christian that it is this man that the Lord has authorized to be his guide.
Who is this man? He is none other than the ordained minister of the gospel and shepherd of the flock of Christ. He is the pastor!
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