Wednesday September 08, 2010

“He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be their peace.” Micah 5:4,5.

A shepherd protects his sheep at all cost. David told of killing a lion and a bear that tried to attack his sheep. Many nights a shepherd stays awake to watch over their sheep to protect them from dangerous animals. A shepherd walks for miles with the sheep to find them water. He anoints them to protect them from tormenting insects. He keeps them from dangerous pathways with a rod and a staff when they attempt to foolishly wander. He leads them to green pasture for a consistent supply of food and nourishment. Jesus describes Himself as “The Good Shepherd”. He feeds, protects, guides and cares for us but He went one step further – He gave His life as a ransom for us. He paid the penalty for our sins, failure, and mistakes. He took our shame and guilt on the cross. He gives us freedom and purpose in life and if that was not enough He put His Spirit in us so that we will never be alone. What a Shepherd and Savior! That’s how special you are.