Zechariah 11:17 · KJV
"Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened."
King James Version
What does Zechariah 11:17 mean? →Passage Context
15And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
16For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.
17Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
Devotional Reflection
FearShame
Church leadership is a significant and serious responsibility that requires respect and humility. The Chief Shepherd will be stern with anyone who has harmed God's people or misused this very important trust, but He will be very gracious to those who have been loyal. Those who wish to be church leaders for power or prestige need to be aware of this.
Prayer
O great God, please convey to each devoted and considerate leader in Your Church how much You value them. Please use me to express Your love to Your obedient workers. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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