Jesus used this metaphor to communicate with his followers. The survival of sheep depends on the existence of a shepherd who cares.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep.
“I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd.”
John 10: 11-16 (NLT).
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“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.”
— Psalm 107:2
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Have you ever paused to reflect on the extraordinary call and commissioning of the Prophet Jeremiah?
God knew him intimately before he was formed in the womb. Before he took his first breath, the Lord had already set him apart with a purpose.
Here’s what the Bible tells us:
“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’
‘Alas, Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I do not know how to speak; I am too young.’
But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.”
Jeremiah 1: 4-8 (NIV).
Jeremiah’s assignment was incredibly difficult, and he became known as the “weeping prophet.” Yet he walked in obedience.
What about you?
God has also called and wired you for something unique. That purpose ...
Shocking scenes from Sunday’s Seattle Pride Parade in downtown Seattle:
Nude marchers pranced openly through the streets and around the Seattle Center area.
This public flaunting of nudity crosses a basic line.
Decent businesses and organizations should stop bankrolling these parades.
They should not sponsor or legitimize public indecency.
Full report with videos:
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Never stop praying for world leaders.
God has the power to change anyone’s heart and mind. He holds their hearts in His hands and turns them wherever He wishes.
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.”
Proverbs 21:1 (NKJV).
Even when the world feels out of control, we can rest in this promise: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NKJV).
Keep praying. God is still on the throne.
How have these verses encouraged you lately? Are you praying for the salvation of world leaders?
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