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Christ, Our Living Pastor |
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When George Fox traveled in the New England area, Friends and others invited this minister to remain there and become their pastor. He rejected their overtures with the reminder that they, as well as we today, have a loving gracious pastor who guides us lovingly, provided that we not only hear Him in His love but obey Him in all ways. Fox emphasized to His Friends that he brought people to Christ and left them there for Jesus, not George Fox or any other individual, to rule them. Fox implored His Friends to wait on God for love and guidance in order to become a people of the Lord who strive to relieve individuals from their problems in addition to working for God's peace and justice. The Lord, as a result of Fox's obedience, moved him to continue in His gospel travels with the message that Christ was present for those residents as He is today.
Arthur Berk |