Do you not care spiritual leader!
“. . . do You not care that we are perishing?”
Mark 4:38
“Do you not care!?” As a spiritual leader you have heard this cry or one similar from those God has given you to lead. It is often a cry of desperation and frustration. Without realizing it, it is a cry for help.
There are several reasons you will be accused of not caring. Perhaps the primary reason is because you live by a different set of standards than most. Your “caring” looks different than most people in the world today. Your caring comes with immovable principles and expectations of those God has given you to disciple. Your caring comes with a love that is unshakable. Often none of these things are understood by those making the accusation. All they know is that they are hurting and they think you should help them, in a way they approve, to relieve that pain.
It is precisely because you love them and care for them beyond the current moment that you don’t give into them and give them what they want. You are committed to giving them only what they need, that which builds them up, that which is good for them. You are just as committed to keep from them those things which are harmful to them and those they love. As such, you correct the unruly and set boundaries in which they can live a life under control; you encourage those who fearful to do for themselves what they can; and those who can’t help themselves you provide a safe haven in which they can live (1 Thessalonians 5:14[1]).
Those accusing you of not caring have the wrong focus. They are looking at the here and now, the quick fix. They are blinded by the thought, “If I can just get through this everything will be okay.” This focus blinds them to the depth of your caring and the long-term help you are offering. All they see is that they aren’t escaping their current circumstance.
God knew that spiritual leaders would get bombarded by those living in the temporal world with only temporal sight. He has left for you this encouragement: “And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 So, as the accusations against you fly, let this word be of encouragement and keep on caring!
© Written by Richard L. Roberts, director of Life Focus Ministries.
You can reach him at Richard@GrowLeaders.org or (423) 790-4994.
[1] 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. NASB
“. . . do You not care that we are perishing?”
Mark 4:38
“Do you not care!?” As a spiritual leader you have heard this cry or one similar from those God has given you to lead. It is often a cry of desperation and frustration. Without realizing it, it is a cry for help.
There are several reasons you will be accused of not caring. Perhaps the primary reason is because you live by a different set of standards than most. Your “caring” looks different than most people in the world today. Your caring comes with immovable principles and expectations of those God has given you to disciple. Your caring comes with a love that is unshakable. Often none of these things are understood by those making the accusation. All they know is that they are hurting and they think you should help them, in a way they approve, to relieve that pain.
It is precisely because you love them and care for them beyond the current moment that you don’t give into them and give them what they want. You are committed to giving them only what they need, that which builds them up, that which is good for them. You are just as committed to keep from them those things which are harmful to them and those they love. As such, you correct the unruly and set boundaries in which they can live a life under control; you encourage those who fearful to do for themselves what they can; and those who can’t help themselves you provide a safe haven in which they can live (1 Thessalonians 5:14[1]).
Those accusing you of not caring have the wrong focus. They are looking at the here and now, the quick fix. They are blinded by the thought, “If I can just get through this everything will be okay.” This focus blinds them to the depth of your caring and the long-term help you are offering. All they see is that they aren’t escaping their current circumstance.
God knew that spiritual leaders would get bombarded by those living in the temporal world with only temporal sight. He has left for you this encouragement: “And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 So, as the accusations against you fly, let this word be of encouragement and keep on caring!
© Written by Richard L. Roberts, director of Life Focus Ministries.
You can reach him at Richard@GrowLeaders.org or (423) 790-4994.
[1] 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. NASB
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