Have Confidence In Your Leaders

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.

Hebrews 13:17-19

Our pastors are important to us. But sometimes we look to find things to criticize. It’s easy to overlook all the good things a pastor does and focus on our personal opinions.

Like all of us, our pastors are not perfect. That does not mean that we should follow them blindly and never confront error through the proper channels. But some words from the writer of Hebrews may help us find the right way of thinking about our leaders who are presenting God’s truth and modeling servant leadership.

Think about that. Before God, our pastor is responsible for guiding us spiritually. We should want that burden to be joyous, not grievous.

We honor God and make things better for our church when we give honor to those He has appointed as our leaders.

Pastors who preach God’s Word need a good word from God’s people.

Our Daily Bread – February 16, 2014