Day Two

Scripture: John 10:11-21.  J.B. page 1625.

Observation.  The Bible often compares people to sheep.  If you are a believer in Jesus, if you put your trust in Jesus as Lord, you are His sheep, his child.

Sheep are not smart.  But they are clean, gentle, peaceful, defenseless, and “prone to wander.”  The good shepherd, Jesus, knows His sheep.  He knows their needs.  He knows where they are.  He knows their personalities.  He knows their natures.  He cares for the sheep.  He is good.

Application:  As the shepherd knows his sheep, Jesus knows you.  He knows all about you.  He knows what you have done and what you will do in the days, weeks and years to come.  And He loves you like crazy beans.  Jesus has laid down His life for you.  He gave up His life.  It was His plan, to die in my place and your place.  The leaders in Jerusalem 2000 years ago did not take Jesus’ life.  Jesus offered His life up.  When you and I were sentenced to die for our sins, Jesus was there to pay the penalty instead.  That is the Good Shepherd.  God is good.  He can be trusted, no. matter the circumstances.  He loves you and He PROVED it!  Romans 8:35 tells us (believers) that there is NOTHING that can separate us from the love of God.

Prayer.  Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd.  You know all about me.  You know all of my faults.  You know all of my mess-ups and even the ones in my future and You still love me.  Thank you.  I know I can trust You no matter what.