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1 Peter 5:4<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There is an unfading reward awaiting those who faithfully lead.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The expression \u201cChief Shepherd<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek word archipoim\u0113n<\/span><\/em>, which is made up of archi<\/span><\/em>, indicating high rank and poim\u0113n<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201ca shepherd.\u201d Hence, this word refers to \u201cthe high ranking shepherd.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCrown<\/span>\u201d is translated from stephanos<\/span><\/em>, from the verb steph\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto put around\u201d or \u201cto encircle.\u201d This is the word used of the victory crown given to the winner of athletic games. It was typically woven of leaves and, as a result, would eventually fade away.<\/p>\n The expression \u201cthat does not fade away<\/span>\u201d is from amarantos<\/span><\/em>, which is made up of the privative a<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cnot\u201d and a form of marain\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto extinguish.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n With today\u2019s verse Peter finishes up his exhortation to pastors. God recognizes that being a leader in a church is a very difficult position. The pastor has responsibility for the spiritual care of those whom God has appointed to him, but he has no lordship over them. He is not the boss and only has the oversight of those in his care while they remain in his flock. He is to lead by example and teach with authority. It is easy to see why many pastors fall into one of two traps, either becoming autocratic and bossy, or succumbing to the pressures of the vocal minority and submitting to their will instead of the will of the Chief Shepherd.<\/p>\n It is a fine line that a pastor has to walk, one that requires dedication, perseverance, and constant communion with and submission to the Author and Finisher of our faith.<\/p>\n God recognizes the difficulty of this position and offers this verse of encouragement to all of those who shepherd a flock, whether it is large or small. When the Chief Shepherd appears, those who have labored in the pastoral position will receive a reward in the form of a crown, an unfading crown of glory.<\/p>\n Crowns are spoken of throughout the New Testament as rewards for faithful believers, not just pastors. A few of these crowns are spoken of in: 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12<\/span><\/strong>; and Revelation 2:10.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n And what will we do with these crowns? We will cast them at the feet of the Lord of Lords and King of Kings because only He is worthy of the honor.<\/p>\n the twenty-four elders fell down before the One sitting on the throne. And they worshiped Him who lives for ever and ever, and threw their crowns before the throne, saying, O Lord, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You created all things, and for Your will they are and were created.<\/span> (Revelation 4:10,11<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We should all look forward with anticipation to the day when we will join together in the presence of our Holy God and cast our crowns before Him. Truly, He is worthy!<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. 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