Scripture
“For the time is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land.”
Observation
The leasers of God's people have failed in their task of caring for them. Worse, they have wantonly destroyed and scattered them.
God will judge these wicked leaders and will gather His flock together. Then He will appoint responsible leaders and, in the fullness of time, the righteous ruler will be made manifest.
Application
There are many ungodly leaders in the world- people who are motivated by pride, greed or ambition rather than a real desire to serve their people.
This also applies in the church. Not everyone in ministry is acting out of pure motives.
The solution is not to do away with all leadership but to transform the leaders.
Jesus is our “righteous descendant” the Good Shepherd who cares for the flock of God.
Prayer
Thank you Father for sending Jesus to be our Good Shepherd. In all the places where I am called to lead or give directions to others, may I carry the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen
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