It's our job too.

Ezekiel 34:1-6, “¹ The word of the LORD came to me: ² “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? ³ You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. ⁴ You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally. ⁵ So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild animals. ⁶ My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. They were scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them.      

As I was looking at this scripture I desired to share it with you. I know it is a hard word. I know it talks directly to the shepherd but if we want to be honest it also applies to each individual who calls on the name of Jesus. Because in reality we are all responsible for the sharing of the Good News with those we meet and care for. Many times we only use people to advance our own desires. I know that is a hard word but it is the truth. When was the last time you just stopped and took the time to love on someone without expecting something in return? The pastor of your church is only one person. He even with all the strength God can provide him will never be able to meet everyone’s needs. They are after all just human beings. You know if you look at the life of a shepherd they very seldom work alone. It is more often a family affair. They involve all the family brothers, sisters, children and often other shepherds to do the work that they are called to do. It requires everyone working together to truly provide for the needs of the sheep. Each person plays their part. When the sheep are scattered it is everyone’s responsibility to help bring them home their lives depend on it. The same is true for us today we all have a vital role to play in leading people to Jesus. From tithing properly, praying for the lost, being willing to respond when a need is presented. Bottom line is we will all be held accountable for their well-being one day. Did we tend to them properly or did we allow them to be devoured by the world? A word to those that are being tended to, learn to accept God’s love from those who offer it God’s love is always the same no matter who the messenger is. Let us start looking for the lost and sharing Christ’s love with them. Have a blessed day.