READ: Hebrews 5:1-14
And NO MAN TAKETH THIS HONOUR UNTO HIMSELF, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. – Hebrews 5:4
A great honour is bestowed upon you when you take up the job of a shepherd. Jesus Christ was an honoured shepherd! He called Himself the Good Shepherd! If you accept to be a shepherd, you are actually accepting an honour and not a job! You are privileged and honoured by Jesus Christ!
Jesus Christ was a shepherd. What an honour it is to join Jesus Christ Himself in His profession! No one takes this honour to himself. Which honour is this? The honour of being a priest and an intercessor for God’s people!
What a privilege it is to have been honoured by God. When you become a shepherd, you have received honour from God Himself. Honour is something that is bestowed on you. You cannot honour yourself. Every country has a way of honouring its citizens. In England, the Queen bestows honour on those she deems worthy. People receive Nobel prizes as signs of honour for their achievements in various fields of endeavour.
What is this honour for? Why is the job of shepherding an honour? It is a great honour to be chosen from among men. It is an honour to be chosen out of the group. Every shepherd is chosen from among men. On the day that you are chosen, there are several other people who could also be chosen. God chooses you out of a group and honours you above your colleagues. It is indeed a great privilege.