My Shepherd and I

Known and Knowing

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Reading:

“…The sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out” (John 10:3).

“…He goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice” (John 10:4).

“And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him…” (John 10:5).

“…I am the door of the sheep” (John 10:7).

“…He shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9).

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11).

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine” (John 10:14).

“…I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:15).

Surely when I follow my Shepherd I am followed by goodness and mercy!

from John 10:10

The LORD is my shepherd….
We are…the sheep of his pasture.

Reading:

Just how obvious is it that the Lord is shepherding me?

How do I try to overcome my fears?

What is my cup doing right now?

Can people around me benefit from the goodness and mercy following me?

A whining complainer or a joyful noisemaker — which will I be today?

Do I act like service is enough (and the gladness is optional)?

Does God miss my praise?

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalm 23:6).

“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting…” (Psalm 100:5).

from Psalm 23:5