O ne of my most favorite memories growing up, was the playing of a game called "Follow the Leader".    This was a fun game as long as everyone was able to take their turn at being the leader, and as long as the leader gave clear instructions and played by the rule.  As Christian leaders, we should follow the lead of Jesus as he showed us how to love and care for one another.

In I Peter chapter 5, the leaders of the church are encouraged to be imitators of Christ by performing their duties as servants to the people of the church.  They are to be as shepherds to their sheep, where they show their love and concern towards them by feeding them and protecting them.  These leaders are to serve with a willing spirit as well as live a life of good examples before God and the people.  It is important for the leader to serve with humility. 

 

This same spirit of humility should be seen within the people of the church toward the leaders.  The young members should show respect to the older members by virtue of their years of experience being lead by God.   For God loves us so, that he provides our needs.   God keeps his promises to us, to the point of giving his only son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice for our sins.