Daily Devotion

“If a shepherd focuses only on ministry and the flock, he will soon become weary; only by first fixing his eyes on Christ, uniting with Him, and drawing strength from Him, and then turning back to see people, can he truly shepherd with the heart of the Lord.”

Andrew Murray · Abiding in Christ

Scripture

Hebrews 12:2 Look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

Reflection

In my pastoral care and ministry, I often unconsciously focus my attention on the needs of the ministry, people's expectations, and my own responsibilities, leading to spiritual exhaustion and depletion of strength. The Lord reminds me that true strength does not come from the ministry itself, but from life united with Christ. Only by fixing my eyes on Christ and abiding in Him can I see the flock with His eyes, His gentleness, and His strength, and faithfully fulfill the mission He has entrusted to me.