I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11
Like many of us,
I am concerned about what the COVID virus will bring to our hospitals, doctors,
nurses, and our community. I am concerned about the financial impacts and the
struggles it causes. I am tired of staying at home, unable to do my own
shopping, not eating in restaurants, and the many changes in the past 9 months.
I believe that
when God is sending me a message, he will keep sending it in different ways
until I get it.
Several weeks ago
I studied about the sisters in Midian who were shepherds and how hard they had to work (Exodus 2:15-17). When
Moses was fleeing Egypt, he stopped at a well at Midian only to find that the
sisters were being bullied by the male shepherds and were unable to water their
sheep. Moses intervened, chasing the bullies away and helping the sisters water
and care for their sheep. A few days
later, I heard a “Jews for Jesus” speaker on TV talking about Ezekiel 34 and
the prophecy regarding the Good Shepherd. Shortly thereafter I read a devotion
using Ezekiel 34 about God’s caring for us as the Good Shepard. Finally ,
another devotion used Psalm 23 and then I remembered Jesus saying “I am the Good Shepherd who lays down
his life for the sheep”.
I get it. The
Good Shepherd will take care of us no matter what the problem. He will comfort
us, protect us, relieve the stress, and call to us to trust him. God opens the
Gate so that Christ can lead us to safety and rest. He will sustain us and calm
our fears. Even in death, he is there for us.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your reassurance that you are always there. You love us and we are to keep our eyes on you. Help me remember that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and I have nothing to fear by following Him. Amen
Nancy Hall
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