DCLM Higher Everyday 26 June 2025 — Remembering Church Leaders

Topic: Remembering Church Leaders

Text: Hebrews 12:5-9

5And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

9Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

Key Verse: “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation” (Hebrews 12:28).

Message

“If our church leaders are living and leading biblically, our job is to show our support. Many pastors burn out, because they are over-burdened and feel their work goes unappreciated,” says David Wright. The Bible teaches us to honour our church leaders. In 2 Samuel 1:14-16, the Scripture says even though Saul was deficient as a leader of Israel, David showed respect for him and for his position, calling him “the Lord’s anointed.” Honour is an internal attitude of respect, which is expressed by appropriate actions and not lip service.

Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 25 June 2025 – Patience In Christian Practice

As a young Christian, do you remember and show honour to your leaders? One of the ways to do so is by obeying them. When we honour and respect our leaders in the church, we are indirectly doing the things that please God. Honour your church leaders by supporting them (1 Timothy 5:17, 18), loving them (John 13:34), praying for them (Romans 15:30), and submitting to them (Hebrews 13:17). Do not forget that they lead under God’s leadership and are ultimately accountable to Him. However, do not obey blindly but do so when they teach in accordance with God’s Word.

Quote: They lead under God’s leadership

Challenge: Do you support your church leaders?

Prayer for today: Lord, teach me to obey my church leaders.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)