A Good Shepherd

A good shepherd

leads his sheep

He protects

guides

and sometimes carries those in his care

A good shepherd

corrects

wayward sheep

He uses his rod

and his staff

to discipline and guide

He knows what’s best

for those less knowing

Beautifully, that rod and that staff

comfort confused sheep

bringing security

A good shepherd

brings his sheep to places of rest

and nourishment

A good shepherd

protects his sheep from dangers

and predators

Even going to extremes for the sheep

possibly

dying

to protect

his flock

A good shepherd

knows his sheep

and his sheep know him

He stays so close

and is so familiar to them

that he can’t be mistaken

A Shepherd

is what we aimless ones need

Jesus, You are the only

True

Loving

Strong

Good

Shepherd

– Susie Stewart

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

– John 10:11 (NIV)

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He’s only in it for the money. The sheep don’t matter to him.

– John 10:10-13 (MSG)

I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me,

– John 10:14 (NLT)

And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.

– 1 Peter 5:4 (AMP)

For there was a time when you were like sheep that wandered from the fold, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your lives.

– 1 Peter 2:25 (VOICE)

Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, His heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a huge harvest!” He said to His disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!”

– Matthew 9:35-37 (MSG)

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to His name.
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for You are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.