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You are welcome to another article in this series. For some weeks back i have tried through the help of the Holy Spirit to teach who Jesus really is. Today, i will be teaching why Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Please enjoy it

King David was inspired to call Jesus his Shepherd, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” Psalm 23:1

Jesus also called Himself the Good Shepherd (John 10). The question now is, “who is a shepherd and why is Jesus the Good Shepherd?”

If there must ever be a shepherd, there must be the sheep he must shepherd. We are the sheep and Jesus, as part of the divine plan became our Good Shepherd.

David Pointed the Way

David was a small shepherd boy in charge of his father’s sheep. David showed so much love for these sheep by acting as their “good shepherd”, warding off any attack on them.

David was ready to tear the mouths of lions in order to protect the sheep under his care. Great courage and great attitude on the part of little David! However, David’s act was only a symbolic representation of what the REAL GOOD SHEPHERD was coming to do. When you are a sheep in the fold of Jesus, you are secured. He can tore off the “mouths of lions and bears” to ensure your safety.

David placed his life on the line to protect the sheep of his father in his fold. David did this for animals.

Jesus however came and not only placed His life on the line for our sakes but also gave it for you and I. I am not surprised He called Himself the “Good Shepherd”.

Let me now bring your attention to this Bible passage to complete my message on “Jesus the Good Shepherd”:
   
“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. A hire man will run when he sees a wolf coming and will leave the sheep, for they are not his and he is not their shepherd.

Therefore, the wolf leaps on them and scatters the flock. The hired man runs because he is hired and has no real concern for the sheep” (John 11-13) (TLB)

You should make yourself become a sheep in the fold of the “Good Shepherd” (Jesus) by accepting Him as your Lord and Savior. You will be sure of having Him as your Keeper, Helper, Mentor, Lover, Father,

Friend, Strengthener who will not abandon you when those obstacles come in torrents as you strive to be successful in every task you lay your hands upon in your lifetime.

Jesus is not a hired keeper. He is a highly responsible and highly committed Keeper and Owner of the sheep!

Please stay tuned for another article next week.

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