1 Peter 5:1-4
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Example. Our everyday lives are examples to the flock....and our actions speak volumes......
But what if we are having a bad day? What if someone just cut us off in traffic? What if someone just upset our child? Stepped on our toes? Crossed the line? What then?
I believe that when it is truly the hardest... When we have to fight literally against our very flesh....that is when the flock notices. Notices that we are different...notices that while we do sin, we do not sin without a heart that is convicted.....and through this they come face to face with God.
Our motives must be pure...at all times... Even when our back is against the wall or we are left in a place of trust...we must like in a way that brings glory to Him. We don't see the big picture or why we are being positioned where we are....we learn, if we let Him that He leads.
So take notice of the flock among you...the are positioned amongst wolves....guide them for His honor, love them for His glory.....they are all His.
But what if we are having a bad day? What if someone just cut us off in traffic? What if someone just upset our child? Stepped on our toes? Crossed the line? What then?
I believe that when it is truly the hardest... When we have to fight literally against our very flesh....that is when the flock notices. Notices that we are different...notices that while we do sin, we do not sin without a heart that is convicted.....and through this they come face to face with God.
Our motives must be pure...at all times... Even when our back is against the wall or we are left in a place of trust...we must like in a way that brings glory to Him. We don't see the big picture or why we are being positioned where we are....we learn, if we let Him that He leads.
So take notice of the flock among you...the are positioned amongst wolves....guide them for His honor, love them for His glory.....they are all His.
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