"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep....I know my sheep and my sheep know me."
John 10:11, 14b
Shepherds take care of their sheep. They watch over them and lead them. Why do sheep need so much guidance and protection? They are not instinctive animals. That is a nice way to say they are pretty dumb. If a predator comes, the sheep will basically stand their. They don't flee away. They also don't know which type of grass is good to eat. They will simply eat what is right in front of them. Don't these descriptions seems kind of familiar? Do they describe you? I know I can be described as not instinctive and dumb at times!
Today let's worship Jesus and reflect on His role as the Good Shepherd in our lives. The Shepherd leads His sheep to better pastures and protects them from harm. He will even go out of His way to find that lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7). The Shepherd is Jesus! He even will lay down His life for the protection and goodwill of His Flock (that's us!). How amazing is that?!
Then Jesus goes on to say that He knows His sheep! That means He knows each one of us. Jesus already knew you before you were even born! (Psalm 139) What comfort and great news is that! Jesus will lead us and protect us if we let Him. Did you catch that last part...if we let Him? He will be our Good Shepherd joyfully, just ask Him!!
Not only is Jesus the Lamb of God but He also is the Shepherd. His role as the Lamb is for sacrificial purposes, but His role as the Shepherd is for leadership. How is Jesus the Shepherd of your life? Do you recognize Him as the One leading your life? Where in your life do you need to give up that control and allow Him to watch over, guide, and protect you like a shepherd would for their flock? What praise can you give Jesus for being the Shepherd who watches over all His sheep?
Then Jesus goes on to say that He knows His sheep! That means He knows each one of us. Jesus already knew you before you were even born! (Psalm 139) What comfort and great news is that! Jesus will lead us and protect us if we let Him. Did you catch that last part...if we let Him? He will be our Good Shepherd joyfully, just ask Him!!
Not only is Jesus the Lamb of God but He also is the Shepherd. His role as the Lamb is for sacrificial purposes, but His role as the Shepherd is for leadership. How is Jesus the Shepherd of your life? Do you recognize Him as the One leading your life? Where in your life do you need to give up that control and allow Him to watch over, guide, and protect you like a shepherd would for their flock? What praise can you give Jesus for being the Shepherd who watches over all His sheep?
Go and end the day knowing that Jesus is in control and that He is watching over you, not letting you stray away from the flock of God's children.
In His Love,
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