It is no easy task to be an elder in the church of Jesus. The church is not another club or organisation, it alone in all the world is the body of Christ, His bride for whom He is very jealous. He loves us dearly, warts and all. In the life of Moses we see how great the love of God is for His people, a love to be reflected in the love, compassion, grace and patience of those He appoints as leaders. Such Christ-like service seems impossible... not everyone in the church is easy to get along with, some are downright obstinate and difficult, just like those Moses was called to lead. God in great love for His people - yes, even the obstinate and difficult ones - calls elders and pastors today to be like Jesus to all His people. He not only calls them to be like Him, through the Spirit He empowers them to do the work to which he calls them.
