1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Recently I read an article by a young Amish school teacher. Evidently each year, late in the summer they have a meeting for school teachers. As he shared some of his observations, several stood out in my mind. One was particularly meaningful.
I have no idea who the speaker was who made this statement, but I want to apply it to my own life: “I don’t want to be remembered by something I said. I just want to be remembered as a person who was here and willing to help.”
There all too many people who are willing to allow others to do the work that God has called them to do. That may more accurately be defined as unwillingness. When we fiddle-faddle around neglecting that need around us, it is the opposite of having a willing heart.
As that instructor said during the training session, it is not so much what we say that will leave a lasting impression, but the willingness to become a servant to those we come in contact with. I pray that my actions will be an example of a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and that I will be totally committed in doing to the least of those He brings across my path.
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil