https://odb.org/MY/2023/08/02/the-powerful-and-the-weak
Ezekial 34:1-2, 7-12 is a prophesy of God against the leaders of Israel during the time of Ezekial for not being the shepherds of the people, for only caring for themselves as they allowed their sheep to be plundered and become food of wild animals. Thus, the LORD declared that He is against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for their sheep.
I think that as we progress in our Christian walk and assume leadership positions in the church, we have to remember that we have essentially become shepherds for our congregation. With the role comes the responsibility. We need to tend and care for our sheep and protect them from the enemy who is here to steal, kill, and destroy. Not just a question of protecting them from being deceived by the evil one or the world (that is controlled by the former) but to ensure to the best of our abilities that they are on the right path to fulfil their full potential in God. That our sheep are able to live out the plans and purposes God had prepared for them before the foundations of the world, for I know your plans for me are to prosper me per Jeremiah 29:11.
But taking this a little further, I think everyone is a shepherd in some context, a leader to someone else. As a senior at the workplace. As an elder brother or sister or even the elder cousin. As a father or mother or a husband to a wife. As a manager or a section leader or a supervisor. We have people who look up to us as their role model or even as a mentor.
Be a proper and caring shepherd who looks out for the sheep around you. We don’t only care for ourselves but look out for the interests and good of everyone. If the company goes under, all will be affected. All will be out of their jobs. I hear nowadays companies with a workforce of about 4,000 are looking to slash up to 2,000 people. Times are tough, and jobs are getting scarce. Care and look out for one another as caring shepherds lest God turns against us. If God is for us, who can be against us. But if God is against us, how will we stand?
Ronnie's Thoughts 