8 men (most fresh off Jamboree’s #F3Centurion soul-crushing but a few guilty fartsackers) gathered in the Carmel/51 Panera for the weekly rendition of #F3TheStand. Today’s topic was Chapter 5 of “The Masculine Mandate” entitled Man as Shepherd-Lord. To focus on our roles as shepherd-leaders, we took a closer look at Psalms 23…from the perspective of the shepherd. Here’s a look at some points we discussed.
The Thang
The Three Main Tasks of the Shepherd-Lord
Shepherd-Leadership in Psalms 23
Guiding –> Verses 1-3: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.
Protecting –> Verses 4-5a: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Caring –> Verses 5b-6: You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Summary
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“Christian leaders must likewise learn to measure our success in the security and inspiration of those who follow us, in their growing confidence and ability, and in the achievements of others rather than our own.” – The Masculine Mandate
2 Samuel 23: 3-4: “When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.” – King David
In other words, shepherd-lords are third.
Moleskin
Such a good discussion this morning on our role as shepherd-lords, as servant-leaders.
Even had a very applicable illustration on guiding, protecting and caring that Wing_Man gained from watching Wile E. Coyote and the Sheep Dog on @Boomerang with his kids.
Great group of men at #F3TheStand…but always room for you.
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