Who Am I?

Some of you have asked me what makes me qualified to be a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. How did I get chosen to do the work of Christ? And, what makes me special in doing it? And, just what have I suffered for Christ? Well, now I will tell you (Though I am bragging as a man) I have been in Wars. I have seen what nobody should see. Men’s guts spewed out on the ground. And, worse! I have seen the Devil at his worst! I have been imprisoned for my Faith in Jesus many times trying to proclaim His Gospel. I have been persecuted, defamed, tortured and denied because I am a follower of Christ. I have suffered internal attacks of temptation from the evil ones. Sometimes I have failed. Sometimes I have overcome. Oh, yes! I have paid the price of admission to the Kingdom of God. I have been beaten and tortured, suffered homelessness and poverty all for my Lord Jesus. Who dares condemn me? It is only Christ who defends and saves me! So, I do have the right and commission to request from you to spread the Gospel of Jesus. If I ask for money, then what is that to you but you obligations? If I ask for support of any kind then who are you to deny Christ? OK, that is what I am about and where I am coming from. I’ve paid my dues, have you? So, when I call to the Church for assistance, then I expect it in His Name. If you want to dent me then you deny Christ also, for I am His Commissioned Minister. I have a specific calling to the poor. Take it or leave it, but you will answer Him on Judgment Day. Come to me all you who are weary and need rest and I will comfort you. Those were His words. But, what I see is suspicion among you! Where is your Faith? GIVE!