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Just A thought: Isaiah 40

October 26, 2014 0 comments

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Isaiah 40:11 "He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young."
John 10:11  "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep."


In Israel, goats and sheep are often seen roaming the countryside.  Driving through Israel involves suddenly stopping to allow a herd of sheep or goats to cross the road. But interestingly, you don’t see “sheep kill" on the side of the road. The reason is because sheep don’t roam without a shepherd!


The Lord is gathering His people. This is not a distant relationship but one of loving care and intimacy with His sheep. He said, "I know my sheep and my sheep know me." [John 10:14]. Then He continued, "..and I lay down my life for the sheep."


The most vulnerable time for defenseless animals is at night when they need to sleep. The sheepfold where the sheep gather has but one “door” one place of entry.  Jesus declared Himself to be the “door of the sheep” [John 10:7-9] which simply means that nothing or no one could go in or out, without passing by the Shepherd!


As evil seems to be rearing its ugly head in every facet of life these days, and greater darkness seems to be looming on the horizon, we need to realize the powerful and complete protection that our Good Shepherd provides. When the Lord laid down His life for us He also gave us a fortress of protection and safety which is impossible to break.  Michael spoke about this last Sunday in his message on peace and contentment. Knowing of the dark days we would be facing Jesus promised never to leave nor forsake us till the end of the age.  He gave us the security of intimacy with Himself, in and through every trial or danger.  We need never doubt…that we can trust Him.

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