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. Dont lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 1 Peter 5:2,3 NLT Peter, one of Jesus 12 disciples, was one of the three who saw Christs glory at the Transfiguration. Often the spokesman for the apostles, Peter witnessed Jesus death and resurrection, preached at Pentecost, and became a pillar of the Jerusalem church. But writing to the elders, he identified himself as a fellow elder, not a superior. He asked them to care for the flock, exactly what Jesus had told him to do. Peter was taking his own advice as he worked along with the other elders in caring for Gods faithful people. His identification with the elders is a good example of Christian leadership, showing that authority is based on service, not power. Peter describes several characteristics of good leaders in the church: They realize they are caring for Gods flock, not their own; they lead out of eagerness to serve, not out of obligation; they are concerned for what they can give, not for what they can get; they lead by example, not force. All of us lead others in some way. Whatever our role, our leadership should be in line with these characteristics.
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:55:24 +0000
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