“We who are called of God for Christian ministry are called first of all into the sabbath rest that Christ himself completed through the offering up of his own humanity in obedient, faithful service to God. With our backs straight up against the rock of his healed humanity, we reach out to meet human needs, do battle with evil and take the Word of God on our lips to proclaim his salvation. No temptation has ever overtaken us, says the Scripture, that has not already been experienced and healed in Jesus (Heb 4:15). I venture to say that no injury can ever be sustained in the work of God’s ministry for which there is not already healing waiting at home.” (Ray S. Anderson, The Shape of Practical Theology, 289)
