Who is Looking to You?

“Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock..” 1 Peter 5:1-3

I’ve found through over thirty years of serving that Lord that we are all called to ministry in one way or another. Some minister in the church in very specific ways, like pastors, elders, teachers and evangelists. Some who sit under those ministries are being equipped to then go out into the workplace, the neighborhood and even our families to minister. We are also witnesses in the world to the glory of God and it is an awesome responsibility that we cannot take lightly. We will always be able to find someone in the world who needs what we have and it is through our testimony and our willingness to share it that we become mentors to those who may not be as far along in their Christian walk or who are lost or hurting. We all have a place in ministry.

God has given each of us a place to minister and there are people within our sphere of influence that look to us to guide, mentor and exhort them. Who is watching you?