How can elders show that they love Jehovah and Jesus? An important way is by caring for the needs of Jesus' sheep. (Read 1 Peter 5:1, 2.) Jesus made that point clear to the apostle Peter. After denying Jesus three times, Peter was likely desperate to prove that he loved Jesus. Following his resurrection, Jesus asked Peter: "Simon son of John, do yo love ne?" We can be sure that Peter would have done anything to prove his love for his Master. Jesus told Peter: "Shepherd my little sheep." (John 21:15-17) And for the rest of his life, Peter tenderly cared for the Lord's sheep, proving that he had love for Jesus.
Elders, during the Memorial season, how can you demonstrate that the importance of Jesus' words to Peter is not lost on you? You can show how much you love Jehovah and Jesus by regularly engaging in the shepherding work and by making a specific effort to help inactive ones return to Jehovah. (Ezekiel 34:11, 12) You can also take an interest in Bible students and new ones who attend the Memorial, doing all you can to make these potential disciples feel welcome.
Next time: "The Love the Christ Has Compels Us" - LOVE OF CHRIST MOVES US TO BE COURAGEOUS
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