Monday Reflection | 1 Peter 5:1-5

Passage:
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[b] not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
(1 Peter 5:1-5 ESV)

Song:
The King of Love My Shepherd Is by Henry Williams Baker, sung by Koine

Lyrics:
The king of love my shepherd is
Whose goodness fails me never
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine forever

Where streams of living water flow
A ransomed soul he leads me
And where the fertile pastures grow
With food from heaven feeds me

Perverse and foolish I have strayed
But in his love he sought me
And on his shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me

In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With you dear Lord beside me
Your rod and staff my comfort still
Your cross before to guide me

You spread a banquet in my sight
Of grace beyond all knowing
And oh the wonder and delight
From your pure chalice flowing

And so through all the length of days
Your goodness fails me never
Good Shepherd may I sing your praise
Within your house for ever

Prayer:
This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.