1Pe 5:1-4 (WEB) The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away.
Who: Elders, leaders, and those who care for others.
What: Shepherd willingly, lead by example, and await the chief Shepherd’s appearing.
Where: In congregational care, mentoring, and pastoral oversight.
Why: Sanctification shapes servant leadership; justification gives leaders humility; glorification crowns faithfulness.
When: When you lead, mentor, or care for others.
Prayer: Lord, raise up shepherds who lead with humility and love. Help leaders serve as You served and await Your crown. Amen.