Charles Spurgeon is recognized as one of the most talented, dedicated, brilliant and shocking preachers and pastors in history. This honorable distinction is largely given to him because of his well-articulated, penetrating, Christ-centered, Word-based sermons that thousands of people around the world have heard and read. Due to Spurgeon’s popularity in his ministry, his loyalty as a young shepherd is often overlooked.
In 1854, as a twentysomething young man, Spurgeon moved to pastor a church in London (New Park Street Chapel), which later became the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Spurgeon was in London just over twelve months ago when a severe cholera epidemic devastated London. Spurgeon recounts his efforts to visit and treat the large number of patients amid these horrible conditions:
- “All day.
- And sometimes all night.
- I would go from house to house and watch men and women die.
- And how happy they were to see my face!While many feared entering their homes because of the risk of contracting mortal disease.
- Those of us who fear such a thing were glad to be heard when we talked about Christ and divine affairs.
What an extraordinary example of a young and inexperienced shepherd who feared God more than a contagious disease; what model for each of us of sacrificial care that Spurgeon offered with great risk, because he knew the spiritual fruit that could only be born with the Gift for Preaching was evident to all who listened to Him, which required much of his time; however, Spurgeon has set aside all these opportunities, as he explains:
“During this cholera epidemic, even though I had many commitments in the countryside, I abandoned them so that I could stay in London to visit the sick and dying.
The demands in Charles Spurgeon’s life, even at the age of twenty, were great, perhaps greater than those faced by most of us, who live in the most vibrant cultures in history. However, Spurgeon’s sacrifice to make this divine task a priority is probably the most relevant point in this story.
Pastors do not lose sight of the sick, afflicted and afflicted of their congregation for the most glamorous areas of pastoral ministry; In fact, I think he’s true to our efforts in the trenches God uses to do more of our public persecution. useful and powerful, especially if we are willing to take risks.
By: Brian Croft. © 2016 Practical Shepherding, Inc. Facebook; Twittering; Original: What do I like about the ministry of C. H. Spurgeon that is largely neglected?
Translation: Fabio Luciano Review: Vinicius Musselman © 2016 Faithful Ministério All rights reserved. Website: MinisterioFiel. com. br. Original: one of the most forgotten aspects of the Ministry of C. H. Spurgeon.