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In this lesson, Dr. Laniak describes a shepherd who knows each sheep in his flock by touch. How does this level of knowing/intimacy translate to your leadership role? How is the type of biblical restoration discussed in this lesson relevant to your leadership context?
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One thing reminds me was the lost sheep doesn’t know that they are lost. The lost sons when Dr. Laniak mentioned two sons were lost it reflects that someone was lost in the Church or family and the other one was out of sight. Being a shepherd to know each sheep is I really have to go deeper and get dirty to save them from whatever situations are
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As a shepherd leader, I need to know my flock. This means coming around individuals that need more guidance and understanding. Also, shepherding means being a good listener. Being active in my abilities of commitment, consistency, and follow through. Finally, helping my flock where I can through prayer and meditation.
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The scripture tells us God knows us even the number of hairs on our head. That’s the closeness of God’s love for us. That’s the way he wants us to know each other, to the point that we are concerned about the welfare of each individual that would keep us away from having a relationship with the heavenly Father.
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As a leader in the Body of Christ, I should know my members individually, their personalities, peculiarities , strengths and weaknesses in order to minister to their needs as individual persons, under the guidance of th Holy Spirit