John 10 is an incredible section of God's Word that is full of promise for mankind. Often our fears and anxieties are a result of our failure to embrace the promises of God. God's primary promise to us is about His presence. The Good Shepherd is a story about God's presence. The sheep need a shepherd to guide, protect, discipline, feed and lead. The presence of the shepherd is the savlation of the sheep. If the shepherd abandons the sheep, the wolf, thief or other preditor comes in and destroys. The Good Shepherd (there is none good but God) never abandons the sheep. His presence is the salvation for the sheep. The salvation is not in the green pastures, still waters or any other provision. The salvation is a result of God keeping His promise and providing His presence. Anxieties and fears subside when we learn to listen to the shepherd's voice and follow His lead. I'm learning to trust, listen to His voice, follow His lead, enjoy His presence and rest in His Almighty power. I am resisting the corrosive power of fear as I recognize His presence. Discovering the Good Shepherd is life giving (John 10:10).
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Good Shepherd
John 10 is an incredible section of God's Word that is full of promise for mankind. Often our fears and anxieties are a result of our failure to embrace the promises of God. God's primary promise to us is about His presence. The Good Shepherd is a story about God's presence. The sheep need a shepherd to guide, protect, discipline, feed and lead. The presence of the shepherd is the savlation of the sheep. If the shepherd abandons the sheep, the wolf, thief or other preditor comes in and destroys. The Good Shepherd (there is none good but God) never abandons the sheep. His presence is the salvation for the sheep. The salvation is not in the green pastures, still waters or any other provision. The salvation is a result of God keeping His promise and providing His presence. Anxieties and fears subside when we learn to listen to the shepherd's voice and follow His lead. I'm learning to trust, listen to His voice, follow His lead, enjoy His presence and rest in His Almighty power. I am resisting the corrosive power of fear as I recognize His presence. Discovering the Good Shepherd is life giving (John 10:10).
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