Day Ten: The Good Shepherd

The job description of a shepherd is to:
- Care for and tend to his flock
- Guard the sheep from danger
- Discipline wandering sheep
- Provide for their flock

In a spiritual context, Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are His flock. He cares for us, protects us from the enemy, disciplines us when we need it and He provides for our needs. Not only that, but He lays down His life for his sheep. He knows us, He loves us.  This passage in John shows the deep care and love that Jesus has for His sheep. Take a moment to read and reflect on this verse, His love for us is so great.

“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep." - John 10:11-15


Dear Jesus,
This side of Heaven we will never fully grasp the care and the love that You have for Your sheep. Thank You for being the Good Shepherd who has laid down His life for His flock. Thank You for guarding me, protecting me and providing me with discipline when I need it. I love you. Amen.