The Good Shepherd

 

Reading for Wednesday, March 24

John 10:1-18

 

“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”

Sheep are the only herd animal that needs full time supervision- day and night. Sheep repeat harmful behavior. Sheep are stubborn and they want their own way. I can truly relate to the sheep. I sometimes think I know what is best for me only to find out God has other plans. God provides everything we need, just as the shepherd does for his sheep.

 My shepherd knows me and knows I repeat the same mistakes. My shepherd knows I am stubborn and want my own way. He knows that I am by nature sinful ( as we all are ), and as a result he laid down his life for me. There is no greater love than the love of the good shepherd for me. There is no greater love than the love of our God for all the lost and wandering sheep in the world including me.

Prayer: Dear and kind Shepherd, feed me, lead me, guide me and keep me always in your tender care. Amen

                                                                            

Lois Stewart