" 'For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after themselves. Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.' "
Acts 20:29-31
The life of the good shepherd includes pain and tears. The job description of a shepherd is to: 1) lead the flock into good pastures, and 2) to protect from harm (Psalm 23:1-4). Jesus' words are instructive. He said, "The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling...sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep" (John 10:11-13). A shepherd who is there only for the money (a hireling) will abandon his flock when danger comes. The shepherd who cares about his flock endures attacks from the wolves who attack from outside the flock, and from rebellious sheep who attack from inside the flock. Any shepherd worth his salt will have scars from both, but he will not abandon his sheep. Instead, he will weep over them.
Today's Thought: God has assigned faithful shepherds who are dedicated to the welfare of the flock.
Have a watchful day. Love you.
Acts 20:29-31
The life of the good shepherd includes pain and tears. The job description of a shepherd is to: 1) lead the flock into good pastures, and 2) to protect from harm (Psalm 23:1-4). Jesus' words are instructive. He said, "The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling...sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep" (John 10:11-13). A shepherd who is there only for the money (a hireling) will abandon his flock when danger comes. The shepherd who cares about his flock endures attacks from the wolves who attack from outside the flock, and from rebellious sheep who attack from inside the flock. Any shepherd worth his salt will have scars from both, but he will not abandon his sheep. Instead, he will weep over them.
Today's Thought: God has assigned faithful shepherds who are dedicated to the welfare of the flock.
Have a watchful day. Love you.
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