A Really Good Shepherd

 Jeremiah 1-2; John 10 

“’The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 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 10:2-4

Jesus relates to his sheep now in intimacy and relationship. It is normal for those who belong to Jesus to know his voice, to be named, and to be daily led by Jesus into his will for them. Our most important goal each day is to stay close to Jesus in unbroken fellowship and obedience. We can study the life, teachings, and example of Jesus to guide us. However, we can also have the Spirit of Jesus indwelling us and providing all we need in order to follow and obey him each day. As our good shepherd, Jesus leads at the front, going before us, and leading us into his will.

Are we experiencing the Good Shepherd in this way?

Or, are we settling for an intellectual knowledge of the historical Jesus?

We can know and follow Jesus today!

“Lord Jesus, you are my shepherd and I will follow you this day, for your glory.”