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In Acts 20:28–31,
Paul gives this instruction to the church in Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock . . . after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you . . . Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth . . .” (NIV). Why was Paul so sure “wolves” would arise from among them? What “wolves” do you need to watch out for? What measures can you put in place to keep watch over yourself and those who help you lead?
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We must always be alert and attentive to the voice of GOD for His wisdom and guidance. The enemy is always lurking by waiting for an opportunity to come in to kill, steal and destroy. We have to forever remain vigilant. Sometimes the enemy may lurk within. We have to always keep GOD as our Head. <div>
</div><div>We need to watch for all enemies. They may look like sheep but may be wolves in sheep’s clothing. Keep a strong link to the Father. Stay tethered to Him. Read and study the Word. Seek GOD for discernment. Also, always keeping a strong prayer life and open dialogue with Him. Ask Him what to do before any decision is made. He knows the plans that He has for us. The same thing goes for anyone that GOD has given us charge over. They need to be tethered, studying, praying, communicating and guided to/with/by Him.</div><div>
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From the very beginning in the early church, false teachers have been around. Spreading false teachings and deceiving people. Often these people come from within the church. They mean well often times but are misguided and misinformed. Within the church today, we still have to be mindful of false teachers and ministers who share doctrine that does not line up with the Word of God. So as Christians, we must pray and read the Bible for ourselves. Pray over the church, loved ones. and yourself. Prayer will help to expose the wolves in sheep’s clothing. Also, anoint your home and those that you love. Plead the blood of Jesus over them and yourself. Study the Bible for yourself and weigh everything you hear. It is essential to have a daily personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Get to know the Master’s voice and follow only Him!
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By staying true to the Word of God, not picking and choosing what we listen to, we can keep ourselves from becoming wolves. It will also help us to see the wolves hiding as sheep in the flock. Power and money attract predators today like sheep and goats did in the early life’s. Seeing that the people we follow and listen to and the message we give to others conforms to God’s word and not our own desires will help us to avoid predators
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Paul was sure wolves would arise because of his time and work in the ministry. There were certain group who had arisen from among the Jews that went about trying to discredit the work God was doing through Paul. Paul had even seen on an occasion or two where the efforts of these wolves had actually taken root. As a leader/pastor/under shepherd, we have to be very careful who we allow access to feed and come in among the flock. We also have to be careful on where they go and who they might be casually fellowshipping with. As a leader /pastor/shepherd, we must be a person of the word and of prayer. The word for instruction and prayer for discernment and spiritual guidance. With this, we can recognize wolves and protect the flock before any damage is done.
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Nowadays we are all in social media tough times very concerned about what we browsing Goliath is touting day and night but we must listen and fill with the word of God.
