The Pastor/ Shepherd and You!
John 1:6-8
“The shepherd/pastors and you” Why is this
so very important today? Today, so many churches are in turmoil. I have heard this saying over and over again,"It's the preacher's fault why people are leaving the church." Hmm, I firmly
believe that churches cannot effectively minister the Gospel until they
understand the Biblical meaning of God’s shepherd, and their relationship to
him. I also firmly believe that God shepherd is sent of God, he is a human being,
and he is sent to bear witness of the light.
A.
The pastor, and his family are human beings.
Wow! a profound statement concerning God’s man. He is not a perfect person. He
is simply a man that has feelings, emotion and needs. His family also has these
same essentials for living. They have human limitations.
B.
The pastor has Divine authority from God. He
needs to be he respected and honored. 1 Samuel 26:7-11, Psalm 27 :3,1
Tim.5:17-18, Deut. 25:4,Lev. 19:13.1 Cor.9:9
C.
The pastor/shepherd responsibility is to bear
witness of the light. He is to preach and minister the Word of God! He does not
have a job but a calling. He is not to be afraid to offend anyone! He is to
preach and give bold leadership!
Dear friends, your pastor,and his family are human beings,
sent of God and to bear witness of the light in a dark, gloomy, sin,and sick
world. I firmly believe, that any church desiring to grow need to understand
these principles.
Love, Eddie
