Message Take Aways:

1. Elders are appointed to be faithful shepherds who lovingly serve God’s people with genuine devotion and humility—“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Acts 20:28

2. Christians are to live in humble submission to the Lord by conducting themselves with lowliness and meekness towards others—“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” Colossians 3:12

3. The believer is encouraged to remain steadfast in their commitment to the Lord Jesus understanding that eternal glory is promised to all who suffer for His name—“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58