Monday, December 16 Shepherd the flock of God.​—1 Pet. 5:2.

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Monday, December 16

Shepherd the flock of God.—1 Pet. 5:2.

 

How can elders show that they love Jehovah and Jesus? An important way is by caring for the needs of Jesus’ sheep. (1 Pet. 5:1, 2) Jesus made that point clear to the apostle Peter. After denying Jesus three times, Peter was likely desperate to prove that he loved Jesus. Following his resurrection, Jesus asked Peter: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” We can be sure that Peter would have done anything to prove his love for his Master. Jesus told Peter: “Shepherd my little sheep.” (John 21:15-17) And for the rest of his life, Peter tenderly cared for the Lord’s sheep, proving that he had love for Jesus. Elders, how can you demonstrate that the importance of Jesus’ words to Peter is not lost on you? You can show how much you love Jehovah and Jesus by regularly engaging in the shepherding work and by making a special effort to help inactive ones return to Jehovah.—Ezek. 34:11, 12. w23.01 29 ¶10-11