Follow the Shepherd

 

     Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” 

     Jesus often spoke in parables. In the parable of the sheep, He tells us in another way that He is the only way to heaven. There is one gate and it is Jesus. The gatekeeper (our Father) opens the gate to allow the sheep to enter.

Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you. I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture.  John 10:7-9

     We are like lost sheep without Him. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Chief Shepherd. If you are one of His, you know His voice. If you know His voice you will not follow the voice of the thief. (Satan)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.  John 10:10-11

     What beautiful words. Not only does Jesus bring us through the gates of heaven to eternity, but He offers the abundant life on earth. There is nothing like a life with the Good Shepherd, Jesus. He offers rest, comfort, peace, joy, and a never-ending supply of living water. His love and His Word will fulfill you in ways you never dreamed possible.

     Take a sip. Rest awhile in His green pastures. Let Him tend to your every need. He is your Good, Great and Chief Shepherd. He will carry you when you can’t go on. He will prod you along when you need a push. He will feed you with fresh spring water that will never run dry and He will keep you safe from the dangers of evil. What more could we ask? Will you recognize His call?

When He has brought out all His own, He goes on ahead of them and His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.  John 10:4

Jesus,

Your sheep know Your voice. There is no other voice in heaven or on earth like Your voice. We hear You. We follow You. We will listen for Your call.

Amen