The Great Shepherd

Good morning!! What a great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!! Take pride you are a child of God, but don't be prideful!

1 Peter 5:3,4 "Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor."

We shold be concerned for what we can give, not for what we can get. We should lead by example, not force. We shold lead eagerly and be caring. The Great Shepherd is Jesus Christ. This refers to his second coming, when he will judge all people and give rewards to his faithful followers.

The "crown" pictures the glory believers will receive that is eternal and unchanging. What better motivation for selfless service! What better motivation for keeping the faith in the face of suffering and temptation.

Why do you help others? Are you ready for your "crown" of rewards? Thank you for reading. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny