I have heard many people say, when bringing home a new baby, "I wish this thing {baby} came with instructions!" If only they knew! Well, it really does, if you just take the time to read and apply them.
The verse I read today was 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must but because you are willing as God wants you to be.....
Oh! What a calling it is to follow in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd Himself. I have been given part of God's flock to care for. What a perspective! I haven't been forced into this position, but was entrusted to it because I was willing as God has called me to be.
It is also a big responsibility. When you think of all the Good Shepherd does for us, even just what is listed in the well-known verses of Psalm 23 and then transfer that over to the part of His flock that is under my care, there is a lot to do.
But what a calling and privilege it is that God would trust me with such a job and such big {little} responsibilities. (Remind me to come look at this post next time one of my little responsibilities is driving me up a wall!)
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