The Intimate Shepherd Who Knows Us John Piper of Desiringgod.com says, “Jesus knows those who are His. What is this knowledge? John 10:3 is a close parallel to John 10:27. It says, “The sheep hear His voice, and He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.” So, when Jesus says, “I know them,” this means at least that He knows them by name; that is, He knows them individually and intimately. They are not anonymous, lost in…
The Gentle Shepherd Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me[following Me as My disciple], for I am GENTLE and HUMBLE in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29 Amplified Bible) How many of you have ever heard of Hermit Sheep? I learned about them from my husband as he shared his Sunday…
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of mothers. They are like the touches and kisses from Your sweet lips. They are like the sweetness and gentleness of Your face, And the strength of Your Amazing Grace! Some of our mothers are gone home to be with You, So there is an emptiness still left in our hearts only you can heal and fill. And in Your time and way I know You will. Some of our mothers were loving,…
The Good Shepherd “Thy Rod of Correction and thy Staff of Protection, they both Comfort me. Psalms 23:4 (paraphrased)” One of my most favorite passages of scripture in the Bible is the 23 Psalm. Most of us can recite it by heart. I am so enamored with sheep; they just fascinate me! When our Lord described us like sheep who go astray, every man after his own way in the scriptures, He is exactly right! I remember being just like…