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September 28th – Psalm 23:1

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Psalm 23:1

When I read, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want,” it feels like God’s gentle reminder straight to my heart. A shepherd doesn’t just care for his flock, he knows each sheep by name. That’s how God cares for you and me. He knows when we’re tired or anxious, in need of rest and peace. He sees when we’ve wandered off course, and lovingly comes after us to bring us back in the fold. The world is constantly telling us we need to do more, have more, and be more. But God whispers, “With Me, you already have all you need.” His presence is what provides security. His promises are what steady us, and His love is what gives us confidence. The best part is that He’s not just a Shepherd, He’s your Shepherd and my Shepherd. That means we don’t have to carry the burden of providing for ourselves. We can trust Him to lead us. And when doubts creep in, all we have to do is look back on the countless times He’s been faithful. And well that God will always provide again. Our Shepherd never grows weary, never forgets, and never fails to guide us home.

Reflection Question: Where in your life do you need to rest in the truth that your Shepherd has already provided?

Prayer Prompt: “Lord, thank You for being my Shepherd. Help me trust You more deeply, remembering that with You, I truly lack nothing.”

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November 27th – John 10:11

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John 10:11

The term “sheep” is the current insult of the day. It’s used to describe people who blindly follow the crowd without doing any critical thinking of their own. But for me, I see being called a sheep as a badge of honor. For I follow the Good Shepherd. And He will never lead me astray. It is said the reason people are followers, is because our hearts are created to long for connection. Connection with each other, but most importantly, connection with God. And as our Good Shepherd, the Lord cares about every member of His flock, and wants a close, intimate relationship with each of us. So much so, that He laid down His life to save ours. And so with a heart overflowing with thankfulness, I will gladly follow my Shepherd, Savior, and Friend. For from His great love, He will never abandon nor forsake me, His lowly sheep. And His path leads to an eternity of love, peace, and righteousness.

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June 21st – 1 Peter 5:4

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1 Peter 5:4

Jesus is our Chief Shepherd. The One who cares and tends to His flock. And before He ascended to the Father, the Lord delegated the task of caring for His precious herd over to the disciples. They in turn appointed elders and caretakers to guide and Christ’s sheep. And we too have a responsibility to the pack, our fellow sheep. To gently and in love, protect, care for, lead, and teach our brothers and sister in Jesus. Because to all faithful shepherds, leaders or not, God promises the crown of glory. Not a crown made of olive leaves that wither and die, but a crown that never fades. A crown that each of us who long for the soon appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ will receive. And a crown we will cast at the feet of our Redeemer saying, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Rev. 4:11)

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December 19th – Luke 2:10

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Luke 2:10

God sure knows how to shake things up. In announcing the birth of the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ, God choose shepherds to hear the “god news of great joy.” Back then, because of the dirty work they did, shepherds were considered to be spiritually unclean. Yet these men gave up luxuries, riches, and status, to tend their flocks. They lived, slept, and met every need of their sheep. Jesus is our good Shepherd (John 10:11). He too gave up the glorious riches, comforts, and majesty of heaven to come to this earth and give everything for His flock.

 

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