“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
1 Peter 5:4 KJV
And when the Shepherd-King appears, you will win the victor’s crown of glory that never fades away. The Latin translation to English of shepherd is pastor. The true shepherds who are under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus, are those who understand that they serve God’s flock not their own. They lovingly guide and care for God’s people. These pastors take responsibilities of oversight willingly, being eager to serve, not eager for financial gain. Pastors under the leadership of the Shepherd-King, feed and nurture God’s people, rejecting a domineering leadership model - they lead by examples of godliness and humility. If we know of those that have taken on the mantle of pastorship under the Chief Shepherd, let’s believe for them that they will win the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away. Amen!
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