Shepherding suggests provision and protection, supervision and discipline, instruction and direction. So here you have Peter describing Elders as Shepherds who are to tend their flock - the Church. Peter reminded the shepherd-elders of their God-given responsibilities. In order for a Pastor to shepherd the flock he needs to be personally walking with God and growing in his spiritual walk. If a pastor is growing spiritually, it will affect the flock around him. We grow by being in the Word of God, walking daily with God and obeying what the scripture says.
My friend, we too need to be moving forward in our Christian walk, as we grow it will also affect those around us. We need to cultivate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and share what we have learned with those around us. A faithful shepherd leads his sheep to green pastures so that they have nourishment. How important it is for pastors to lead their people into the green pastures of the Word of God so that they might feed themselves and grow. Friends, we need to make sure that we are not starving for the Word of God - we have no excuse - we have the very living Word of God in our hands - don't let it collect dust.
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