The Prodigal One

The last few years the Lord has given me the opportunity to substitute preach at several churches. Occasionally, some of the members of the congregation have referred to me as Pastor John. I am always quick to remind them that I am not a Pastor, because God has not called me to do so. Thursday evening after our Pause service one of the new attendees said, “Thanks Pastor.” I corrected him and told him I am not a Pastor I am “one of the least of these” (Mathew 25:40). Friday morning, I woke up with 1 Peter 2:9 on my mind, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy …..