EPISODE 741 – SUBMIT TO YOUR SHEPHERD
CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY
The Love-Life Agency


Sunday, 2nd February, 2025
SUBMIT TO YOUR SHEPHERD
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.”
Jeremiah 3:15 (NLT)
There are some within the Church who don’t see their Pastors as the visible shepherds, our Lord Jesus has given them.
They go like, “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, therefore I don’t need any man to be my physical shepherd.”
That is ignorance; total ignorance. Those with such mentality don’t know how the system of God works.
The Lord God was the Shepherd of Israel (Genesis 49:24; Psalm 80:1; Psalm 23:1).
Yet the Lord gave them shepherds.
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15 (NLT)
Through Moses (as Shepherd) the Lord God (who is the chief Shepherd), led Israel out of Egypt (Hosea 12:13).
The Lord chose David to be a shepherd of Israel.
“He also chose David His servant, and took him from the sheepfolds; From following the ewes that had young He brought him, To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance. So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.” Psalm 78:70-72 (NKJV)
The word Pastor is from the Greek word “Poimēn”, which means shepherd. Our Lord Jesus is the “Chief Shepherd” (from the Greek word “Archipoimēn”). The Lord Himself gave some to be Pastors (Ephesians 4:11).
The Lord has put the saints (as flocks) under each shepherd. There is no fellow in Christ who is not entrusted to a shepherd (Pastor).
“Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you…” 1 Peter 5:2 (NLT)
He has given to the Church, Pastors who are to Shepherd the saints.
They have the authority and responsibility to:
– watch over you and care for you with Christ as their example.
– feed you and teach you with knowledge and understanding.
– lead you by their own good example of faith and love.
– instruct, direct and build you through the word.
And this is your responsibility:
“In the same way, you must accept the authority of the leaders set over you. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another. “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5).
You are not to be isolated from the fold the Lord has placed you.
Enjoy the Leadership of the Good Shepherd (through the personal relationship with the Lord Jesus) and submit to the authority the Lord has entrusted you to, as you are nurtured and equipped for the work of the ministry.
Shalom!
2 YEARS PLAN
Genesis 33
I submit to the leadership of my shepherd. Thank you sir. For teaching as through Machaira
I don’t wonder around like one without a shepherd
I submit to the authority of my shepherd(ApostleBennie) and (Deacon Cyril) throughout humility
Gloreeeeeeey
Gloreeeeyyyyy
Thank You Jesus!!!
I refuse to isolate myself from the fold.
I submit to the authority of my sheperd,Apostle Bennie.
I take heed to the leadings of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie).
I submit to the authority the Lord has given me
Through humility, I submit to the authority of my shepherd Apostle Bennie.
One thing is certain here; the Lord intentionally gives Shepherds (Pastors) to His Children to guide and lead them. As a chief Shepherd, He has entrusted us into the hands of our Pastors to Shepherd us. This is the system of God to turn His flock. Knowing this, I make myself submissive to my Pastor and the leaders the Lord has set over me.
Glory!
Thank you Lord for the shepherds you have gifted us with
Through humility I submit to the authority of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie)
I take heed to the leadings of my shepherd
One thing is clear to me that God does nothing without men including shepherding of the saints
Through humility, I submit to the authority of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie). Thank you Lord Jesus
Thank you Lord, I’m a man under authority.
I submit to the authority of my sherperd.
Thank you Lord, I’m a man under authority.
I submit to the authority of my sherperd. In the name of Jesus.
I have found my place and I refuse to isolate myself from the fold
I take instructions from my shepherd. Thank you sir
Through humility I submit to the authority of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie)
I follow diligently
Thank you Lord Jesus
I have found my place and I refuse to isolate myself from the fold!!
I follow diligently all instructions given by my shepherd, Apostle Bennie!!
Oh thank you Lord Jesus for the life of my Shepherds
I submit to the authority of My Pastor
I submit to myself to my shepherd Apostle Bennie
In the name of Jesus
Thank you Jeus. I have learnt that Jesus is the Chief shepherd, yet He gave us shepherds to feed us with knowledge and understanding, instruct us in the way of the Lord and oversee our affairs. And the sheep has the responsibility of being humble and submissive to enjoy the nourishment God brings.
The idea that God shepherds from Heaven is not right, He will always work through a man. He have Israel David, He have them Moses, He gave them various leaders and instructed the leaders in the way to guide His people.
He still does same today!
Thank you lord Jesus
I take heed to the leadings of my shepherd Apostle Bennie.
Ooh yes
I don’t wander around like one without a Shepherd.
I enjoy rest and joy through the guidance of apostle Benin that the lord has given to me in the name of Jesus 🙏
I refuse to isolate my self from the fold
The honour you give to the shepherd God has set over you signifies honour to God.
Because they convey Gods message to you. One may ask how may I know that you are my shepherd.
What does a shepherd do ?
watch over you and care for you with Christ as their example.
– feed you and teach you with knowledge and understanding.
– lead you by their own good example of faith and love.
– instruct, direct and build you through the word.
These are the signs that shows that you are under a shepherd but until you submit you will never know
A true shepherd will show you the ways of God
Nurture to have an intimate relationship with God so you can also grow others
Not one who always wants to spoon feed men so they always run to him for answers
I refuse to be isolated from the fold the Lord has placed me!
I submit myself to the leaders God has placed over me!
I humble myself before my pastor.
Thank you Jesus!
I remain in the fold (Christ Commonwealth – Community) the Lord has placed me.
Through humility, I submit to the authority of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie).
I enjoy rest and joy through the guidance of the Shepherd the Lord has given me.
I don’t wander around like one without a Shepherd.
I follow diligently to every instruction.
Thank you Lord Jesus!
Thank you Apostle Sir
I make decision today to continually remain under your leadership as my shepherd