Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Ser designado pastor o anciano de la familia de Dios es uno de los honores más grandes que puede tener un cristiano. Mientras pocos son calificados para ser pastores del rebaño de Dios (véase Hechos 20, 1 Timoteo 3 y Tito 1), pastorear es importante para todos nosotros. Exijamos a nuestros pastores integridad de corazón y habilidad para cuidar a los demás. Apoyémoslos con nuestros esfuerzos, nuestras oraciones y nuestro ministerio.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
One of the greatest honors and responsibilities a Christian leader can have is to be designated a pastor or shepherd in God's family. While only a few truly qualify biblically to be recognized as shepherds over God's flock (see Acts 20:17-28; 1Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9), a shepherding concern for others is important for all of us seeking to bless and encourage each other (Ephesians 4:29; Hebrews 10:24). Let's demand that those we select as our spiritual leaders know how to shepherd with integrity and proven skill caring for the flock bought by Jesus' blood (Acts 20:28). And as they lead, let's support them through our efforts, prayers, and ministry involvement (Hebrews 13:7, 17, 24). Let's also pray that our spiritual shepherds will lead us "with integrity of heart" and "with skillful hands."
Mi oración
O Gran Pastor, pido fervientemente que levantes líderes para tu iglesia, que pastoreen tus ovejas con integridad y habilidad. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
O Great Shepherd, I fervently pray that you will raise up great leaders in your church who will shepherd your sheep with integrity and godly skill. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
