Meditations on the Epistles and the Book of Revelation.
The Rev. Gerrit Vos was many things: a gifted preacher-teacher, a compassionate and sympathetic pastor, an able leader in the protestant Reformed Churches. Of all his God-given gifts, one stood out. Rev. Vos was by the grace of God a humble man. He knew his sins and sinful nature; and his only comfort in life and in death was the he belonged to his faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ.
In 1966, while I was pastor of the Doon, Iowa, church, Rev. Vos became emeritus. At that time I wrote him a letter expressing my appreciation to him for what he had done for me and for our churches. To that letter he responded with this advice: “My son, of all the things I counselled you remember this: be humble. there is a humility which is feigned. That is abominable in God’s sight. Be humble from the heart and God’s people will bear you up in their arms” That was, by God’s grace, Gerrit Vos, V. D. M.
These meditations reflect a pastor who loved God’s people, rejoiced with those who rejoiced, wept with those who wept, and who in this way humbly served his Lord. The reader will find in them rich instruction, profound insights, and much comfort from God’s Word. – Prof. Robert D. Decker
