5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”
but shows favor to the humble.”
As a leader in my church and in my home, I heed these words carefully, focusing on care and service. I should wish others to follow me and of more importantly Christ because they see Christ in me.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your care and service to me is beyond what I deserve - I sin and will continue to sin. For this reason alone but also for many other reasons, I need You. I need You daily - all the time. Thank You Jesus for all of the care and service You have done for me and I ask that You forgive my sin today of harsh words and unwholesome thoughts of anger and criticism/judgement of others. Please also help me humble myself so that I can care and service those whom I lead.
