Shepherds

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Shepherds — “Now, I encourage you as an elder, an eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ, and one who shares in the glory that is about to be unveiled. I urge my fellow elders among you to be compassionate shepherds who tenderly care for God’s flock and who feed them well, for you have the responsibility to guide, protect, and oversee. Consider it a joyous pleasure and not merely a religious duty. Lead from the heart under God’s leadership—not as a way to gain finances dishonestly but as a way to eagerly and cheerfully serve. Don’t be controlling tyrants but lead others by your beautiful examples to the flock.” (1Peter 5:1-3, The Passion Translation)

All of us have a flock that we are to shepherd, whether that be your family, co-workers, friends, or a body of believes. You do not shepherd from a dominate place but rather from a place of service. Christ came and showed us the way to love and guide others.

In 1 Peter 2:9, we are all called to be ‘priests who are kings’. A king’s true function is to serve his people, not to rule over them. The adversary of the Kingdom of God has misled us to think as a king/priest we are to be seated in a high place and served by others. That’s backwards.

Even in every day life we are to serve others and not just be served. Who’s in your flock?

Be a Blessing, Sir Gregory

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