The Shepherd of Life. John 10:1-42Jesus is pictured as the only true Shepherd of the sheep. There is a sheepfold, a place where all the sheep are kept. The sheepfold pictures the place of acceptance by God, or the place of safety and security in God's presence. The Holy Spirit (as God) is the One who opens the door into the sheepfold. The One who comes to the door is known by the Porter; He is known to be the Shepherd. How could pharisee's accuse Him of blasphemy when they so readily received rulers of the past as "gods," and the rulers were mere men? It is clear that the sheep need a competent shepherd. Jesus states that he's more than competent. He's the Good Shepherd. His sheep recognize his voice. He acts as the gate through which they must pass. He protects his sheep from predators, even at the cost of his life. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then He is your Good Shepherd, and you are one of his sheep. He knows you intimately, just as he knows the Father. A competent shepherd understands that sheep don't always know what's best for them, that's the shepherd's job. Trust the Good Shepherd to God of your life. I hope and pray that you respond readily to his voice each day and each year. As you make him truly the Good Shepherd of your life.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
