The Good Shepherd

“The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” JOHN 10:11 NIV 

One of the figures of speech Jesus applied to Himself was that of a shepherd. He said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. . . . I know my sheep and my sheep know me” (John 10:11–12, 14 NIV ). 

Note four things about Jesus:

1. The Good Shepherd. He owns the sheep; they belong to Him. Next, 
2. He guards the sheep; He never abandons them when danger approaches. 
3. He knows the sheep; He calls them by name and they follow Him. 
4. He lays down His life for the sheep; their salvation is His primary concern. 

The Bible says, “We are His people and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3). Because we belong to Christ, we can be secure and at rest.

Billy Graham 

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