Do you look after the sheep God has put in your fold?1 Peter 5:2
A school principal once said that she couldn't wait for the summer to come. She explained that she could get so much more work done without all the teachers, parents and staff interrupting her all the time. Her work had become drudgery. Her job was about completing tasks and earning a paycheck, rather than helping parents and teachers make a difference in the education of children.
It is easy to fall into the daily grind. Your job can so consume you that you lose focus. Your friends, family or church members, employees or customers can rely on you to the point of your distress. If you find you are more concerned with getting things done than affecting people, it may be time to remember the sheep. Peter gave us the illustration of the shepherd caring for the sheep to remind us that others rely on you and I.
Those who are under your care expect you to protect, guide, and nurture them.
Sometimes sheep stray or bite. But it is the shepherd's responsibility to discipline them and teach them the correct way to live with the other sheep.
Think of yourself as a shepherd with your own flock. As a leader, you are called to a special purpose. You are a shepherd. You may need to nurture others to serve customers, teach them to lead their friends, family, coworkers, or train them to earn profits. Realize your significance to those counting on you, and lead them with care. With great blessings comes great responsibility.
Selah people' and friends count your sheep as well as your blessings - make a list of those who count on you for guidance and nurture. You will be surprised at all those you have an impact on. Assess your shepherding skills with each one under your care.
"Choose to make time to refine you skills that allow you to be a "good shepherd"...your effort to nurture God's flock will be rewarded on earth and in heaven."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ Via Mobile ~ Mount Olive, NC
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