Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Aunque no nos gusta escuchar malas noticias ni del castigo de los demás, a veces tales cosas son necesarias. Jesús no es solo nuestro cordero expiatorio, sino también es nuestro Gran Pastor. Cuando los pastores terrenales no guían a las ovejas de manera fiel, Él los juzgará severamente. Es una advertencia a todos los líderes para que desempeñen su cargo con fidelidad y ternura. También es un consuelo a los que han sido abusados por líderes que no siguen a Dios; Dios limpiará tus lágrimas y traerá juicio a los que han abusado de su cargo pastoral.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
While we do not like to hear bad news and may not appreciate the pronouncement of judgment on others, there is a time when it is appropriate. Jesus was not only our sacrificial lamb, but he is also our Chief Shepherd serving on earth as God with us (Matthew 1:23) as the Shepherd David wrote about in Psalm 23:1-6. When the earthly shepherds of the Lord's sheep do not lead lovingly and faithfully, the Lord will demand harsh justice. Zechariah's message is a strong reminder to all who lead that they must do so righteously and tenderly. God wants those whom ungodly leaders have abused to know that their Father in heaven will punish those ungodly leaders appropriately. God will bring righteous justice upon those who have abused their stewardship of God's sheep and dishonored their pastoral calling. We can rest assured that our Shepherd will wipe away our tears even if our earthly shepherds do not (Revelation 7:15).
Mi oración
Oh Señor, mi Pastor, gracias por guiar y nutrirme. Levanta en tu Iglesia líderes de conciencia, coraje y compasión para pastorear a Tus ovejas; los que tienen el corazón de Jesús. Si puedo ser de servicio, utilízame, Amado Padre, para bendecir a tu pueblo. En el nombre de Jesús, mi Buen Pastor, Amén.
My Prayer...
For the Lord, is...
...my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely, goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 123:1-6 ESV).
In Jesus' name, we thank and praise you. Amen.
