Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 34:1-16
Focus Verse: Ezekiel 34:8 My flock became food for every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd...
Pastors have a big responsibility to look after the flock, that is the local Body of Christ the church. God has called shepherd's (pastors) to watch out for their flock (other believers). He gives a warning to the pastors who only watch out for their own needs and protection. Aren't we to follow Christ example? He came to serve others.
There are a lot of hurting people on this earth. So what are we going to do about it. You say, "well I can't help everyone in the whole world." But you can help the ones close to you. Maybe you know a family that is over burdened with taking in so many orphans. You might be in a position to take in one of those children. Or maybe you know of a widow that doesn't have enough to eat, and you have some you can share. Just imagine what could happen if we reached out to some of these people. Ask your neighbors to help you care for others.
Pastors lead by example in caring for the flock.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Leadership
Scripture Reading: Romans 12: 8-12
Focus Verse: Romans 12:8 If it is to encourage, then give encouragement, if it is giving, then give generously, if it is to lead, do it diligently, if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Good leadership is utmost important if a group of people are to move forward for God. There are many different types of leaders today. You may be the leader of a church, a family, a board, a ministry, or a mission. We all have been given the ability by God to lead in one way or another.
Good leaders first of all are followers of God. A gifted leader is able to influence others to follow God as well. People that you are leading need to know that you love them. They will be much more willing to follow you if you have shown your love for them. Godly leaders are an example of how to live the Christian life. When others see your life lived for Christ they will want to follow that example.
Being a leader can be a big responsibility. Because we don't want to lead others astray. God will give you wisdom as you lead in what ever capacity you have to lead others. Psalms says "And David shepherded them with integrity of heart, with skillful hands he led them." Psalm 78:72 Being a leader is not always easy. When things don't go well the leader gets blamed. But if the leaders eyes are on Christ our perfect leader He will give us wisdom to lead through every situation.
Let our prayer be "Father, lead me, so that in humility I can lead others in Your ways.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Focus Verse: Romans 12:8 If it is to encourage, then give encouragement, if it is giving, then give generously, if it is to lead, do it diligently, if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Good leadership is utmost important if a group of people are to move forward for God. There are many different types of leaders today. You may be the leader of a church, a family, a board, a ministry, or a mission. We all have been given the ability by God to lead in one way or another.
Good leaders first of all are followers of God. A gifted leader is able to influence others to follow God as well. People that you are leading need to know that you love them. They will be much more willing to follow you if you have shown your love for them. Godly leaders are an example of how to live the Christian life. When others see your life lived for Christ they will want to follow that example.
Being a leader can be a big responsibility. Because we don't want to lead others astray. God will give you wisdom as you lead in what ever capacity you have to lead others. Psalms says "And David shepherded them with integrity of heart, with skillful hands he led them." Psalm 78:72 Being a leader is not always easy. When things don't go well the leader gets blamed. But if the leaders eyes are on Christ our perfect leader He will give us wisdom to lead through every situation.
Let our prayer be "Father, lead me, so that in humility I can lead others in Your ways.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Friday, June 8, 2012
Make Your Choice
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:19-40
Focus Verse: 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came to all the people and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him."
Have you ever had a day when you had trouble making decisions? I could drink tea or soda. I might wear a suit or a T-shirt. Some decisions don't seem as important as others. But when people are indecisive with God, that is a serious problem. For eighty-five years the nation of Israel had gone back and forth between false gods and the one true God. They would reap the painful results of following false gods. Then come back to the one true God. Then when their problems went away, they would go right back to the false gods again. Then Elijah said that they should not do that anymore. They should make a choice. Will they follow the Lord?
Moses gave Israel the same question in Exodus 32:26. He said, "Whoever is on the Lord's side come to me." Joshua also challenged Israel. "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve." Joshua 24:15. And in Matthew 12:30 Jesus said, "He who is not with Me is against Me.
Following Jesus is not just something you say. It requires a change in leadership. You can not remain the leader and also follow Jesus. You allow Jesus to be the leader. In the book of Luke Jesus declares, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." Luke 9:23-24.
It's a decision we must make every day of our lives. Choose this day whom you will serve. Will you follow Him?
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Focus Verse: 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came to all the people and said, "How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him."
Have you ever had a day when you had trouble making decisions? I could drink tea or soda. I might wear a suit or a T-shirt. Some decisions don't seem as important as others. But when people are indecisive with God, that is a serious problem. For eighty-five years the nation of Israel had gone back and forth between false gods and the one true God. They would reap the painful results of following false gods. Then come back to the one true God. Then when their problems went away, they would go right back to the false gods again. Then Elijah said that they should not do that anymore. They should make a choice. Will they follow the Lord?
Moses gave Israel the same question in Exodus 32:26. He said, "Whoever is on the Lord's side come to me." Joshua also challenged Israel. "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve." Joshua 24:15. And in Matthew 12:30 Jesus said, "He who is not with Me is against Me.
Following Jesus is not just something you say. It requires a change in leadership. You can not remain the leader and also follow Jesus. You allow Jesus to be the leader. In the book of Luke Jesus declares, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." Luke 9:23-24.
It's a decision we must make every day of our lives. Choose this day whom you will serve. Will you follow Him?
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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