It is not good that the man should be alone… Gen. 2:18
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Prov. 27:17
I like my alone time. Apparently I’m not alone. Statistics reveal that a surprising number of those in ministry are introverts. That means people drain us even though we love them. Restoring our energy happens best alone. BUT I learned early on that no one should pastor alone! Genesis 2 clearly reveals that we are not meant to live alone. God Himself declares that it is not good!
Sadly, too many pastors serve in isolation and disconnection. I have been there, you likely have as well. The reasons for this include geographical distance, busyness and the size of our communities and churches. If we are honest, the greatest barriers are insecurity and its distant cousin… pride. Though it is out of context, I hear Jethro’s voice from Exodus 18 whispering “The thing you are doing is not good, you will wear out yourself and those you serve!” (Exodus 18)
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Gal. 6:2
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