DCLM Sincere Milk 26 September 2023 — Jesus- The Good Shepherd
DCLM Sincere Milk 26 September 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Jesus- The Good Shepherd
Topic: Jesus- The Good Shepherd
Text: John 10: 1- 14
2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
6This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
7Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
8All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
11I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
12But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
13The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
14I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
Message
A shepherd is someone who takes care of his sheep and ensure they are properly guided. When they try to go astray, he will redirect them to the right path. Jesus declares in our key verse that He is the good Shepherd. This declaration shows Jesus’ tender and devoted care for His friends. He is caring and loving. The greatest mark of Christ as our good Shepherd is His willingness to die for His sheep. His death on the cross saves His sheep from eternal suffering in hell fire.
Are you a sheep under Jesus, the good Shepherd? If your answer is yes, then you are sure to enjoy His bountiful care, mercy, love, grace and every good thing that you desire. But, if you are still a sinner, your life is open to attack from Satan and his false prophets. Now the door is still open for you to become a sheep under the Shepherd fold of Jesus. All you need is to realize yourself as a sinner.
Confess your sins to God. Ask Him to forgive and cleanse your heart with His blood. Ask Jesus to come into your heart to be your Saviour and Shepherd.
Further Reading: Psalm 23:1-6
Prayer for today: Lord, I surrender to You, be my Saviour and Shepherd.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "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" (Revelation 3:20)
