To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;
1 Peter 5:1-2 NIV
One character trait of Peter that we may miss is that he was willing. Willing to be the only one to follow Christ. Willing to step off the boat, onto the water. Willing to fight for Christ. Willing to try to follow Christ on the night of his betrayal. Willing to shepherd and feed Christ's sheep. Peter was willing.
As an elder, as a Christian, being willing is part of the life of faith. Faith is really trusting God to do whatever he wants through you. Are you willing to let God use you?
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