“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
1 Peter 5:4 KJV
Peter, the forgiven and restored apostle, introduces himself as an elder pointing to the Lord Jesus when the Shepherd-King appears, and we will win the victor’s crown of glory that never fades away. Jesus is the Lord of the shepherds and Peter models the shepherds based on the role model of the Chief Shepherd. The true shepherds serve God’s flock and not their own, lovingly guiding and caring for God’s people. They take their responsibilities of overseeing their flock willingly, eager to serve, not eager for financial gain. They feed and nurture God’s people, rejecting a domineering leadership model, leading by examples of godliness and humility. May God give grace to the shepherds to serve as Jesus our Shepherd-King came to serve and not to be served. Thank You Jesus that You rule with a Servant’s heart and serve with a King’s heart. Amen!
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