Today marks the first day when many of us will be resuming our normal eating schedule. Christians in City on a Hill Church and throughout our community have been on a 21-day fast that began on January 1. Personally, I know that the Lord did amazing things in my life during this time, and I'm excited to see the long-term effects of God's children fasting and praying for revival in our community.
I didn't plan the calendar intentionally, but today is also a teacher's workday at Yowell Elementary School and the day that our church is serving lunch to 65 staff members at the school. The Bible gives us insight over and over again into the responsibilities of a shepherd. Two particular insights that caught my eye this morning include the instruction Jesus gives to Peter, "Feed my sheep." and a warning found in Jude 12 that cautions us about "shepherds who feed only themselves."
As Pastor and shepherd at City on a Hill Church, I'm called to nourish my flock spiritually. However, if I'm to follow Jesus' example, I'm also called to meet my flock's needs in practical ways as well. As a pastor in this community, my responsibilities reach from the flock at COAHC into the community at-large. Today, I'm blessed to have the opportunity to feed my sheep!
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