Being An Overseer

1 Peter

5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble."†

5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

"not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be" Interesting... Who would willingly step up to this? Either someone who doesn't know what it takes or someone who considered the fruit worth all the heart break.

Truth is, we'll definitely get there.

"There" meaning:

Ephesians

4:13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.

Question is, do I want to be involved in the process? Do I consider the benefits worth all the trouble?

5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Food for thought...