S. Acts 20:28 “Kedep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His blood.”
O. Paul is teaching elders in Ephesis to watch and protect the flock - another reference to the church. This would include watching themselves. The church will face opposition from the outside and the inside - so we are to do all we can to protect and nourish the church which was paid for with Jesus’ blood.
A. I will continue to pastor or shepherd the church God has raised up on my watch (Better Life Church). I will “take heed unto myself” and I will also teach, mentor and train leaders in various areas of its ministry to do likewise, guarding, protecting and nourishing others.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Thank you Jesus for purchasing the church with your blood. Holy Spirit give me wisdom and insight to do all I can to shepherd, guard, protect, lead and encourage the local church. In Jesus’ name!
