Shalom church!
Good Shepherd:
Today let us take a look at this word of Good Shepherd,and I want to look at the cowboy so we can understand better.
It is the responsibility of the herdman who knows where his herds will graze but the cows themselves do not know, he does his best to guide his cows to follow the path but the cows themselves do not know the way and does not follow. A herdsman knows very well the health of his herds. Of course the cow depends on her for everything.
I found myself reflecting on these while I was reading these words
John 10: 1-5
[1] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
[2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
He that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
[3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. and he calls his own sheep by name, and sends them out.
[4] And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
And when he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
[5] And a stranger will not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee; for they know not the voice of strangers.
In fact I became deaf when untill I asked for the help of the Holy Spirit to help me understand, after this request I was presented with a picture of a cow and that is why I used a cow instead of a sheep.
Now let's go together, Jesus is a good shepherd.
You know the cow is very disturbed because she does not know where to eat so the herdman just comes and decides where to send his old cow. the herd is obliged to keep him from destroying the crops of the people because where he sends him there is a good pasture for it but the cow does not understand and is angry.
Here we are, we do not know our future or our existence is the only God who knows us and guides us to good pastures.
Psalms 23: 2
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; beside quiet waters he guides me.
Yet we do not understand that we are rushing into things other than God's way (purpose) worse even when he stares at us in anger! Yes, Jesus, be merciful.
The cow does not even know where to sleep is the duty of the herdman to clean the barn but when the herdman clears the yard (the barn), the cow herself sometimes resists kicking out the herdman although the cleanliness is for her benefit, and so we when the Spirit of God wants to cleanse us that we are pure so that filth (sin) lest we bring sickness and then death we become angry and accuse Him of the harsh words of truth and the big joke.
Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23
[23] For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus have mercy on us .
Jesus is the good shepherd he comes to the door and his joints delight him and he opens the door and clears him, and Jesus is the true Shepherd that is why he comes to you gently and tells you about his purpose to serve him and not to force you to serve him.
Revelation 3:20
[20] Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come to him, and I will sup with him, and he will sup with me.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
But the devil because he is a thief does not pass through the door and that is why he forces you to do what he wants and doesn't ask. Choose today to be on the side of a good shepherd or thief, but we the Word ministry advise you to choose Jesus' side.
I want you to understand today that as with the herdman, so is Jesus the good shepherd, he takes great care to make sure that you get food at all times.
Psalms 23: 5
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Thou preparest a table before me in the sight of my persecutors. You put oil on my head, and my cup overflowed.
Yes, do not be afraid he is very sympathetic and I know him well, for he has said himself
John 6:37
[37] All that Father giveth me shall come to me; I will in no wise cast out.
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Like a cow he doesn't know where he will eat tomorrow or who will be treated by him but he always believes his master will send him to the pasture and the pasture.
Likewise you place your faith in Jesus that He will give you what you need even if it is too late.
Learn to wait for the God who has the ANSWER even if it is too late to know whether it is too late or too late.
Testimony .
I personally am a person who received the grace of going to high school, I remember when I went to college the first time I applied for a loan I did not get, although I had all the credit, I was very angry why God did not allow me to get a loan. Although he didn't give me a reason but he helped me continue my studies and I was successful. I went back to college again and applied for a loan but also not getting there I grew to hate God so much, God kept silent and did not answer me why. With great difficulty I was able to finish college. After returning to the streets I spent many years with no meaningful work, one day a friend told me he owes 15 million and the credit board has accumulated debt. That night as I reflected on my friend's debt, the Spirit of Jesus said to me, "How could I give a loan?. Sam I have a good plan for you.
Jeremiah 29:11
[11] For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, seek the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter days.
That's when I realized that God's good thoughts are different from what I think I have, since that day, I know that everything Jesus did for me is good even though it is painful for me.
Beloved there is no good shepherd who wishes for his misery. But he is willing to lay down his life for his flock. This is what Jesus does for you.
Remember that our thoughts are not of God and His practices are far higher than our thoughts.
In all things know that he thinks good or evil for you.
