John 10:11: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep (NKJV)
One definition of a shepherd on dictionary.com is: a person who protects, guides, or watches over a person or group of people.
In our reference scripture, Jesus makes it clear who He is, He is the good Shepherd that gives His life for the sheep. This revelation of Jesus Christ clearly reveals His love and compassion for you. Unlike false shepherds who may want to manipulate or deceive you, He is a good Shepherd that wants to tenderly love and guide you into all truth.
His character as good Shepherd is made clear in His life while He was on earth. He left heaven and came to this world when He saw you walking on a path that would ultimately lead to destruction and hell fire. He loved you so much that He died to pay for your sins. He resurrected after three days and is ever present to provide all the guidance and direction you need in life.
He promises to teach you, watch over you and protect you if you would allow Him. He promises to guide you into your purpose and make you live out the real reason God made you. He also promises to keep you from evil and teach you how to overcome Satan and all his tricks.
If you would truly surrender to Him today, you can be sure to live a fulfilling and glorious life and end up in heaven with God after you die.
Another definition of shepherd on dictionary.com is: The Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Surrender your life to Him today and let Him lead you on the best pathway for your life.
So what next?: Are you yet to surrender your life to Him? kindly do so now. Repent of all your sins and believe He is who He says He is: The Shepherd and Protector of your life.
Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross. He did this so that we would stop living for sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you were healed. You were like sheep that went the wrong way. But now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your lives. – 1 Peter 2:24-25 (ERV)
Do you have a relationship with Him already? Open yourself more to Him daily and say no to deceptive voices to truly experience his guidance.(John 10:27)
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I thank you for being the good Shepherd who laid down His life for me. I surrender my life afresh to you today. Feed me, guide me, protect me, take care of me and lead me into everlasting life. Amen.