A message came to me form the Lord. He said, "Son of man, prophesy against the [spiritual] shepherds of Israel. Tell them, 'The Lord and King says, "How terrible it will be for you shepherds of Israel! You only take care of yourselves. You should take good care of your flocks. Instead, you eat the butter. You dress yourselves with the wool. You kill the finest animals. But you do not take care of your flocks. You have not made the weak ones in the flock stronger. You have not healed the hurt. You have not brought back those that have wandered away. You have not searched for the lost. When you ruled over them, you were mean to them. You treated them badly. "So, they were scattered because they did not have a shepherd. They became fool for all of the wild animals. My sheep wandered all over the mountains and high hills. They were scattered over the whole earth. No one searched for them. No one looked for them."
Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he felt deep concern for them. They were beaten down and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
I don't think there is much I can add to these words other than they are the Word of God- not me. I think it is time that we must recognize what is happening and not let it continue. Our flock does not have shepherd or a leader. Our sheep are wandering in all directions.
Dear Lord,
I pray that you will open the hearts and fill the floodgates with mercy upon us. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Uhh....wow! Having been on the "Shepherd's" side of things this reminds me of the enormous responsibility of the calling we receive to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe this calling is taken far too lightly by many who have chosen this "profession."
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