1 そこで、私は、あなたがたのうちの長老たちに、同じく長老のひとり、キリストの苦難の証人、また、やがて現れる栄光にあずかる者として、お勧めします。
2 あなたがたのうちにいる、神の羊の群れを、牧しなさい。強制されてするのではなく、神に従って、自分から進んでそれをなし、卑しい利得を求める心からではなく、心を込めてそれをしなさい。
3 あなたがたは、その割り当てられている人たちを支配するのではなく、むしろ群れの模範となりなさい。
4 そうすれば、大牧者が現れるときに、あなたがたは、しぼむことのない栄光の冠を受けるのです。

1.謙虚に仕える

マルコ１０：４３〜４４「43 しかし、あなたがたの間では、そうではありません。あなたがたの間で偉くなりたいと思う者は、みなに仕える者になりなさい。44 あなたがたの間でひとの先に立ちたいと思う者は、みなのしもべになりなさい。」

2. 喜びと熱意を伴う奉仕

アスペンの木とバンヤンツリー

3.愛ある模範であるべき

サウスウェストエアラインに学ぶ

4永遠の報い

マタイ６：２０「自分の宝は、天にたくわえなさい。そこでは、虫もさびもつかず、盗人が穴をあけて盗むこともありません。」

１コリント９：２５「また闘技をする者は、あらゆることについて自制します。彼らは朽ちる冠を受けるためにそうするのですが、私たちは朽ちない冠を受けるためにそうするのです。」

1. Keep Moving Forward Without Doubt

Matthew 14:30–31 (NIV)

30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 46:1–2 (NIV)

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

2. Experiencing God’s Work

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

3. The Holy Spirit Always Strengthens and Supports Us

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Luke 12:11–12 (NIV)

“11When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,
12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

John Bunyan — A Man Who Overcame Persecution by Faith

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”[a]

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

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