From Sheep To Shepherd

From Sheep To Shepherd
A Yet-To-Be-Believer accepts Christ Jesus
Becoming a Believer, with the rest of Us
It’s Our responsibility, to help them grow
There is so much to share, that God wants them to know

The Bible will introduce them, to God’s Mercy
Salvation is just the beginning, and The Key
To unlock the Soul, Our Spirit, for God’s Purpose
God has Good Works, He created for each of Us

Believers are to be, Shepherds of Jesus’ Flock
To lead by example, to walk the Christian Walk
Actions should speak louder, than any spoken word
They will hear, from God, by their prayers, being answered

Through fellowship, with other Believers in Church
Reading The Bible, and doing their own research
Spending time in prayer, with God, pouring out their heart
He showers them with Blessings, a wonderful start

But their Life is not theirs now, God takes Ownership
He will help, in their training of Discipleship
God is now, their First Priority, through His Son
As a Child of God, their Reborn Life has begun

God will reveal more, than many think possible
Battling with sin, will still be a tough struggle
Believers fight against sin, and the deceiver
God will defeat him, We know as a Believer

Until then, All Believers shall spread The Great News
That failure to Believe, they have their Soul to lose
As God’s Children, We want the best for everyone
Sharing The Gospel, about Jesus Christ, God’s Son

From Yet-To-Be-Believer to a Believer
Salvation, through Jesus alone, was their answer
One day, they’ll be prepared, to Shepherd Jesus’ Flock
Someone else will hear, the rapping of Jesus’ knock

©Stan Arney

Once Yet-To-Be-Believers become Believers, they are Children of God, but also Babies in Christ.
They need to be Spiritually fed, with the Milk of The Holy Bible.  As they Spiritually Grow, they
will then need the Meat and Potatoes.  The Meat, is Books or Verses, that they have to contemplate
"chew on", if you will.  Potatoes are to build strength, to turn away from sin, by Walking in Christ.
As they read The Bible, and spend time in prayer with Jesus and God, He will reveal more of Himself
to them.  As they Spiritually Grow, so will their confidence, to boldly speak, The Gospel, The Word
of God.  Then they will step "out of their comfort zone", to become Shepherds of Jesus' Flock.
He will give them Good Works to perform, created and expected of them.  Just because they are
considered Shepherds, doesn't mean they become Pastors.  It is the responsibility of All Believers
to help Shepherd Jesus' Flock, when they are ready, only they themselves, but more importantly
God will know, when they are ready.  The Holy Spirit will work, through them, and give them the words
to say, and the actions to do.  May Our God Bless, (each of) YOU, in His Mighty Way, today, and
every day.  Amen.