A REFLECTION BEFORE THIS DAY ENDS... Today marks a decade of my sacerdotal function in my home church, the Hosanna House of Praise. Ten years ago, I accepted the responsibility and was installed as the administrative pastor of this church. Things werent smooth sailing during that time. It was a period of transition. It wasnt my plan and interest to be in this position but God in His foreknowledge, arranged everything so well, orderly and smoothly. There were few (in fact, I can still name them) who misinterpreted my action and questioned my fate but God in His infinite wisdom and sovereignty, I was exonerated. The early days were not so easy for me. A lot of adjustments should be made and some problems must be solved. By Gods grace and through the church members cooperation and support, the ministry has moved on. Improvements were made, more souls were drawn near to God, and some hearts which were gone cold were rekindled in their passion to continually serve the Lord. Looking back, with a grin on my face, I just cant think how I was able to last for a decade. Though it isnt still that long compared to some of my confreres, I consider it an achievement and a blessing. Without my Masters grace, I could have quitted, I could have been desperate, I could have been a failure and a loser. I never imagined myself to be in this very special kind of service-in fact, the highest vocation. I firmly believe it was planned by God as He said to Jeremiah when He called him to the ministry, Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations. I will never forget a phone conversation with my late Nanay as soon as I have accepted my pastoral function. I asked her, When you and Tatay dedicated me to the Lord, and the officiating minister asked, When time comes that the Lord will call Eugene into a very special kind of service, will you, willingly give him, without any reservations, and fully surrender him for the ministry? What did you and Tatay answer? Nanay sobbed uncontrollably. I understood. That explained everything.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:29:25 +0000
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