““I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
John 10:14-15 NIV
Jesus is often called “The Great Shepherd”, but in our modern culture it is at times difficult to understand truly what a shepherd does.
A shepherd cares for his flock by making sure they have enough food and water. He ensures that they are kept safe from harm and he rescues them should the sheep fall into danger. A shepherd will even risk his own safety in rescuing one of his sheep.
A shepherd is looked to as the leader of the sheep as he gently guides them along the correct path through out all the days of that the sheep live.
The imagery of Jesus as our shepherd is fitting. He provides our every need. He guides us on our path through out life. He even gave His life to rescue each of us from death
So, there is little wonder why God had His Angels announce the birth of Jesus first to shepherds who were protecting their sheep that starry night over two thousand years ago. God knew that He could trust the shepherds, who so lovingly cared and protected their sheep, to spread the great news of the birth of His Son. God wanted the world to know that Jesus was coming to care, to love and to save all people – regardless of their station in life. From a pauper to a prince and from a shepherd to a scholar, Jesus was born for the salvation of everyone.
Jesus was a king born to a peasant and He would become the Shepherd for all the nations – guiding, protecting and loving His flock.
Jesus is often called “The Great Shepherd”, but in our modern culture it is at times difficult to understand truly what a shepherd does.
A shepherd cares for his flock by making sure they have enough food and water. He ensures that they are kept safe from harm and he rescues them should the sheep fall into danger. A shepherd will even risk his own safety in rescuing one of his sheep.
A shepherd is looked to as the leader of the sheep as he gently guides them along the correct path through out all the days of that the sheep live.
The imagery of Jesus as our shepherd is fitting. He provides our every need. He guides us on our path through out life. He even gave His life to rescue each of us from death
So, there is little wonder why God had His Angels announce the birth of Jesus first to shepherds who were protecting their sheep that starry night over two thousand years ago. God knew that He could trust the shepherds, who so lovingly cared and protected their sheep, to spread the great news of the birth of His Son. God wanted the world to know that Jesus was coming to care, to love and to save all people – regardless of their station in life. From a pauper to a prince and from a shepherd to a scholar, Jesus was born for the salvation of everyone.
Jesus was a king born to a peasant and He would become the Shepherd for all the nations – guiding, protecting and loving His flock.
Scripture
Quote of the Day
“The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty.”
Abraham Lincoln
Question of the Day
What is your favorite image of Jesus?
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