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" A simple reading a Bible concordance shows us the different meanings that the word "pastor" has in the Bible. When the word appears in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, refers to the activity which was engaged Abel, that is, to the care of the flock of sheep. This sense is prominent in almost all stories of the Bible. However, when we read the prophetic literature, the word already has the figurative meaning is referring to those who had positions of leadership in the people of Israel. It is in this latter sense that the word is applied to the priests, kings and prophets of the Israelite people.
In the New Testament the word has to do with those whom God calls to be responsible for taking care of different groups of believers who make up the local churches. Acquired meaning glorious word that Jesus Christ is attributed to his person as well as its glorious ministry. In the passage quoted above the sacred author is referring, of course, the Lord Jesus Christ, but the principles down here are applied by extension to all those men in the local church that God calls to be accountable to Him to provide protection believers who form the local church. Learning, therefore, the Bible says about the shepherds:
I. The Good Shepherd is a man of God. (10:2-4).
be pastor of a local church without having the experience of a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.
came through the door (v. 2) which is Christ. (V. 7).
All that we in the ministry of the pastorate had an experience of surrender to Christ by faith. The writer was fifteen years old when ......... in a rural area on a Friday night and during a heavy rainy season and listening to the sermon based on Acts 16:31, he felt in his heart the need to receive Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord of all life. From that moment life was transformed and then the Lord made the call to shepherd the various groups of believers. This pastor has not been faithful as God expected, but the Lord has mercy and grace is at the forefront of local workers. Foregoing Why? Because he had a personal experience with the Lord.
enjoys the confidence of God. (V. 3) .
Between God and the pastor is a communion based on the faithfulness of God is an intimate friendship, there is a wonderful partnership where both God counts her private things your friend via the written revelation, as well as the pastor each day communicating with their Savior through prayer.
II. The Good Shepherd to Sheep Delivery. (V. 1 1).
know All for the love that Christ gave his life for sinners on the cross of Calvary. Similarly, the Good Shepherd is capable of delivering its life for his sheep. Dear reader, I tell you a tender and touching experience that this pastor noted during the civil war that was fought in El Salvador.
In the year 1981 and the war was spreading across the country and the government, through its armed forced men to organize in groups of civil defense serve as paramilitary groups. In a rural area was the order that the men were organized as civil defense group, in charge of doing this had no respect for local church members and forced the Deacons as all young people to take weapons and military training.
The old pastor of that congregation took her Bible to go and comfort the church members who were already in uniform, armed and receiving military training. The chairman of the deacons stood its military exercise and spoke these words: "Brother Pastor, we ask you to leave here, look how we got unfortunately, brother, do not want to die with us, leave." The old pastor began to mourn and said these words: "Children, do not ask me to abandon them, the better consíganme a rifle to fight with you and so die all together. "That man was a pastor!
III. The Good Shepherd knows the state of his sheep. (10:14)
known as the calls by name. (v. 3). How is that a shepherd knows his sheep by name? Very simple, because he loves her, because she has communion with them, it encourages friendship with them. The shepherd knows his sheep by name, is interested in every detail of life for the sheep. A pastor whose only concern is the welfare of his own person without caring of the members of his church, not may be a good pastor.
IV. The Good Shepherd Find the Lost Sheep. (10:16).
(Jesus is the model hearted Christian pastor). (Matthew 9:35,36). When we read the book of Ezekiel we see the drive and conviction that God claims made against the shepherds of the people of Israel. Pastors said they were not interested in the welfare of the sheep, but only on their personal interests. Dear reader, please do a reading with meditation I Thessalonians Ch. 2 to realize how it should be a pastor who loves his sheep.
V. El Buen Pastor is beloved of God. (10:14).
faithful promises God has for all good shepherds who love for his Lord's flock are all heart. Much blessing God pours out on those local churches where the pastor tenderly ministering to its members and where the members love and respect the pastor and fellowship together are advancing the work of the Prince of the shepherds!
VI. El Buen Pastor needs the support of his sheep.
who obey him (10:3).
Pastor is associated with a prophet. Remember Deuteronomy 18. This passage is a prophecy about the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, but the principle we have here is that the member does not obey the shepherd, God will judge. We live in the dispensation of grace in which at any period in human history had there been such a spiritual blessing that we have today.
have many Bible versions, specialized studies, electronic resources make it easier for the Lord's work, but the great privileges cos also carry great responsibilities. So if we are not faithful to the blessings God has given us pay high prices for having despised the blessing of God. Pastors are God's blessing and we estimate them because the Bible says that they keep watch over our souls and one day give account to God about his work in ministry.
that follow. (10:4).
When the pastor say, "Come, brothers to do the work of God." The church should respond: "Yes pastor, go!"
know him. (V. 14).
Dear reader, you familiar with the needs of your pastor? Do you know all the tribulations experienced by the man who has dedicated his life to serve the blessed God? Do you encourage you for your work, dedication, giving words of encouragement, or maybe inviting him to dinner when appropriate? Love your pastor and God bless you!
Conclusion:
God has left the pastors to feed with the Word of God to the sheep, has left to care for their souls with timely advice , with prayer and good example. These are the good shepherds who imitate the glorious Shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ! All members of the church should love to pastor and respect and support so that the Lord richly bless, Amen. "
Author: Esau Crespo.
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