God's faithfulness

I was able to spend some time with pastors' wives from Village Missions a few weeks ago. Their faithfulness and trust in the Lord in small rural pastorates inspired and encouraged me. So often we judge ministry based on numbers, programs, books published, buildings, but I was reminded that success in God's kingdom is measured by faithfulness, servant leadership, loving the flock, and obedience to the Father. The pastors and their wives modeled trust, maturity, and desire to bring the gospel to those in America that may not have a church near them. May we never leave our first love because of the world's view of success. Thank you, Lord, for allowing these precious women to minister to me and include me in their fellowship and friendship.