Topic: An aspect of Care [Wednesday July 29, 2015]
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”-John 21:17
The scenario between Jesus and Peter depicts the reality of life. Often times, we claim to love others, but our actions do not prove the same. We love so much more in words, than we do in deed, and it is the deed aspect of love that counts. All through Scriptures, where love is mentioned, you realise that it’s a big deal before God.
The very essence of Christianity and the foundation upon which we stand as believers is love. True love is expressed in your care for others. As a minister, do you really care for the flock of God kept in your custody or is your love for them just in words? If you truly care, your message, actions and attitude toward them, no matter their colour, race, social status or educational qualification, will prove that.
The welfare we talk about does not mean material welfare, although that is included, but it begins with ensuring their buoyancy in the truth of the Word of God. Jesus our perfect example, never ministered with sentiments, but He was as true with the Word as He really is (John 14:6; John 8:32). He was more concerned with the salvation and establishment of souls than any material gain. So, we ought to take a clue from Him.
Consider the amount of time you spend in preparing the Word that would edify their spirit, compared to what you spend the rest of your hours on. As a minister, you should inculcate Acts 6:4 as a daily routine because that is your major duty and that is what would really help you care for God’s sheep. Ministry is hard work, so you must engage in it with all seriousness. The Lord will grant you the wisdom to be diligent in service in the name of Jesus Christ!
Remain Blessed!
Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.
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