December 11, 2018

Know Your Flock


During one church visit my interaction with 300 fellow worshipers was limited to a time of Passing the Peace. Following the service I went through the pastor’s receiving line. We made eye contact and shook hands, but he had absolutely no idea if I was a member of his flock…nor did he ask. He simply said, “Have a good day.”  Although the writer of Proverbs was reflecting on an agricultural economy, I believe a spiritual application can be made. “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations” (Proverbs 27:23-24 NIV).

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