1 Timothy 3:1 (ESV) — 1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the
office of overseer, he desires a noble task.
NOTE: I always felt
you were called to the position, and I am not disputing that is true. In fact,
the person's aspiration may very well be the Spirit of God's prompting. The
other thing is the Paul does not restrict it to certain gifts. Again, I always thought of those gifted in
shepherding would make good elders and pastors. It could be that as one matures
in his love for Christ, he changes in such a way that love for others is
evident in his life, and so he takes on the role of a shepherd. I don't have
the answers, but it is a good thing to aspire to the role, provided the reasons
are right. It is a noble task and it carries great responsibility. But as is
seen in the next few verses, it is a special man who serves as an elder.
PRAYER: Thank you for
the men, the Pastors, that you have provided to my church. They are good men,
full of the Holy Spirit. They love others and are humble. They really do desire
for others to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Protect them in these days.
Keep them and their families safe.
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