Jesus Protects His Sheep

 

 Jn 10:22-30

Further Conflict Over Jesus’ Claims

²² Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, ²³ and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. ²⁴ The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

²⁵ Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, ²⁶ but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. ²⁷ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. ²⁸ I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. ²⁹ My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. ³⁰ I and the Father are one.”

Jesus is the Messiah and the Good Shepherd of those who hear his message and live it. May we this day seek to put our trust more and more in our Good Shepherd, to listen to his voice and to follow him wherever he leads us.  He will not allow us to make wrong choices or go astray.  If, perchance we do, he will do all he can to bring us back to the fold. 

Bro. Rene

Dear Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd: I place my life in your loving care. Amen.