Scripture:
“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds,” Proverbs 27:23 NLT
Observation:
This proverb is powerful for those in ministry. It is really speaking about business and finance because flocks was the economy of the day, but thinking of being a pastor this is really convicting. He tells us to know the state of our flocks and put your heart into caring for them. We can’t know the state of people without getting to know people and truly caring for them.
Application:
As a pastor, I need to know my people and that state of what is going on in my congregation. I must put my whole heart into caring for the herd assigned to me. It is important that I know my people, but I can’t know them without spending time with them and hearing where they are and what’s happening in their lives. Care for people must become a priority in my life. I need to know the state of Word of Life better.
Prayer:
Father, help me to be a better shepherd. Teach me to walk out my calling well. Show me how to implement this truth at Word of Life. I want to serve You and Your people well. Show me what it means to put my whole heart into caring for the flock. Help me to know my next steps.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
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