Tuesday January 28th, 2025
« And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth »
1And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in His glory when He is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you:
2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.
4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.
Those who serve in the house of God have a serious responsibility to the people they minister to.
As God’s representative to the flock, you are supposed to care for them and live an exemplary life that removes all stumbling blocks from their way.
God values each soul in the congregation.
« Take care and be on guard for yourselves and for the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd (tend, feed, guide) the church of God which He bought with His own blood »
God did not buy the Church back with the blood of goats or the sacrifice of an angel.
It cost God His Son to save the world.
If we understood this as ministers, we would see the importance of living a life that does not insult the gospel of Christ.
Beloved minister, be very careful about becoming a rock of offence to God’s people.
« Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to the person through whom they do come! It would be better for such an individual if a millstone were hung around their neck, and they were thrown into the sea, than that they should offend one of these little ones »
These are the words of Jesus Himself.
If you are a minister of God, check your life to be sure you are not leading the flock astray.
- If you do not place much importance on the word of God, the people who follow you will find it easy to disregard God’s word.
- If you never preach about the eternal damnation that will come to a soul who continues in sin because you don’t want the flock to be uncomfortable , you are building people who would be indifferent about where they would spend their eternity, and their blood would be on your head.
James 3:1KJV says
« My brethren, be not many masters (leaders), knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation »
Ministers of God will receive a stricter judgement.
What example are you setting for your flock?
I pray that, when the Master returns, you will not be ashamed.
Prayer focus – Heavenly Father, help me not to fail in my assignment over Your people, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
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