Serving for Jesus

Peter compares the local church to a flock of sheep. The Old Testament shows shepherding through King David. the Jewish leaders were criticised for not shepherding, not caring for God's people. Jesus entrusted Peter with the role of caring for his people by being a fisher of people, but also shepherding them too. We are all to be caring and serving, watching out for each other. We are to use our gifts to serve the church and not ourselves. We are to build each other up and not exploit the church for our own gain, money, power or respect. We are to serve the church for God's glory.