John 10:11(I am the good shepherd: the
good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling and
not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and
fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling
fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 4 I am the
good shepherd, and know my sheep and I am known of mine).
As a redeemed child of God; God has set
a shepherd over us who will not abandon us to the beast. It is a promise from
God and by fulfilling that promise he sent Jesus Christ to us as our good
shepherd. Our God is a covenant keeping God; He promised to save us so that we
will no longer be a prey to the devil and that’s exactly what He has done. Ezekiel
34:22(Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I
will judge between the cattle and cattle. 23 And I will set up one shepherd
over them, and he shall feed them, eve my servant David; he shall feed them,
and he shall be their shepherd. 24 And I the LORD will be their God, and my
servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it).
WHO
IS A GOOD SHEPHERD?
A good shepherd watches over his
flocks, he never sleeps nor slumber, his eyes are fixed on his flock. A good
shepherd is a passionate lover of God and also a passionate lover of his flock.
Psalm 121:4(Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor
sleep). He leads his flock through the path of righteousness so that
they can make heaven at the end of their journey here on earth, he makes
provision for them along the way as they keep moving along with him and he
makes sure they never lack nor want. He leads them beside a stream of clean
water and feeds them with green pasture. Psalm 23:1(The LORD is my
shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he
leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name sake). God wants to glorify himself
in us and that’s why He is committed to lead us through the path of
righteousness. We are His representative here on earth, we are here to do His
will and for us to be His through ambassador we have to walk in the path that he
has prepared for us. Now that he has saved you he doesn't want you to wander
around and be a prey to the devil he wants you close where his eyes can reach
you. David was able to deliver his sheep from the mouth of the lion because he
was not sleeping and he was very passionate about his flock; that’s why God
refers to him as a good shepherd and God is looking for David to lead his
people today. He said I have found David my servant (Psalm 89:20);
so, you need to position yourself to be found by God in order of David. A
good shepherd is a committed and a passionate leader who will not abandon his
flock in times of trouble. Jesus was making a boast of his flocks; he said that
they know his voice because he has trained them to recognize and follow his voice.
People naturally want to follow a good leader who will not lead them astray.
David was ready to die for his flock that’s why he went after the bear and the
Lion who preyed on them and when he became the king of Israel he was always in
the war front defending his flocks and the bible said he has never lost any
battle. Jesus Christ our good shepherd lay down his life for his flocks; he
chose a better way to preserve and kept his flocks. He said it is more
profitable to us for him to go and be with the Father so that he can be
interceding on our behalf. John 16:7(Nevertheless I tell you the truth;
it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away; the
Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart I will send him unto you).
He chooses a better way to live inside every one of us by giving us his spirit.
Jesus said he will not leave us comfortless and will not forsake us (John
14:18 and Hebrews 13:5); he fulfilled his promise by giving us the Holy
Spirit to be our personal compass. The promise of the Holy Spirit is for the
flocks and not for everybody; He said he will save his flock but the question
is, Are you His flock? Friends, in case you are not yet His flock; he is asking
you to come into his fold today so that he can lead you to your destination.
Make that choice today and be blessed in Jesus' name.
Lord
Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me
my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan
to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I
know I am Born Again, Amen.
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