The message for the beloved Children of God is - Good Shepherd!

Good morning,

The message for the beloved Children of God is -  Good Shepherd!

 

Ask yourself are you a good shepherd? The bible tells us that many are called but few are chosen.Why? Because, many hear the gospel ,but few believe the word of God. Those who are called to be a servant in the body of Christ must take that responsibility seriously to speak, teach and preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. We need to pray for people who have wandered from the flock. True shepherds will make an effort to look for wandering sheep, if one of God's sheep wanders off will you go and find him or her? The Bible is clear that many people have and will continue to wander from the Faith, but what will you do to find them? What does a good shepherd do? A good shepherd is always look out for his flock. He would lay down in the gate physically to protect the sheep from wolves coming into the sheepfold.  He literally put his life on the line for the sheep. Will you lay your life down to do what God has called you to do? John 10:1-13 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 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. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice." Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them. Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.The word of God says, greater works will you do. Jesus says that anyone who believes will do greater works. Read John 14:12 ,Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. Let us pray, Heavenly Father, bring us your people to a greater understanding of you and your calling. We have work to do for the Kingdom of God. Heavenly Father forgive us for being slow to your will. We are called by your spirit to do a greater work for your glory. Let us learn to be good shepherd's to your sheep. We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, your own special people, that we may proclaim the praises of you (Lord) who called us out of darkness into your marvelous light. Amen ! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !