#82 SHEPHERD

JESUS

#82  SHEPHERD   "The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.  I am the good SHEPHERD; the good SHEPHERD lays down His life for the sheep.  He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.   He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.  I am the good SHEPHERD.  I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep."    John 10:10-15

Full Definition of SHEPHERD

:  a person who tends sheep  :  to guide or guard in the manner of a shepherd :pastor

  Synonyms:

coach, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, guide, show, tutor

Jesus, You are my SHEPHERD!  You counsel, lead, and show me the way!   You are the One who guides and guards as a SHEPHERD who takes care of His sheep.  Someone who does not own the sheep would flee when danger comes - but You are the One who cares, protects and dies for me.  You came that I might have abundant life, now and for eternity.   Jesus, You know me personally - just like You and the Father know each other.  We have a personal relationship.  You know me better than anyone knows me (Psalm 139:1-4).  You not only protect and care for me, but You are the good SHEPHERD who lays down His life for me.   Again and again, these names point to the Gospel.  The reason You came.  You were born as a baby in order to die for the sins of the world.  Oh Jesus, thank You for being a good SHEPHERD - who is intimately concerned about me and knows me personally.  I adore You, Jesus - my SHEPHERD!!

(How has Jesus shown you that He cares personally for you?  Worship Him today as your good SHEPHERD!!)#100dayswithjesus