We’ve been looking at Jesus as our Good Shepherd and our Great Shepherd but today we're looking at Jesus who is also the Chief Shepherd. God has given Him the name above all names, the highest place, and all authority. He has been given the preeminence, the first place.
Colossians 1:18 (Nlt) Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything.
Apostle Peter also reminds us that it’s when Jesus, as our Chief Shepherd appears, that we will receive a crown of glory which wont fade away. What an honour He gives us! God sees us so differently to how we see ourselves and it’s not the only crown He gives us.
2 Timothy 4:8 And now the prize awaits me - the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
If we know Jesus as our Saviour that verse includes you and me, and God is reminding us today, to encourage us to keep going, never give up because He rewards those who diligently seek Him. He obviously wanted us to know there are crowns coming!😊
So wherever we are, remember we not only have a Good Shepherd who gave His life for us and cares tenderly for us, but we have a Great Shepherd who completes and equips us for service. And as we eagerly look for Him He’s also the Chief Shepherd who is coming again especially for you and me and He's bringing crowns of glory and righteousness with Him.
What a truly amazing God we have! We give you all the praise and all the glory Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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