The Good Shepherd

He will stand and shepherd his flock ~ Micah 5:4

 

There are countless stories where love lies bleeding. Where the love for another is the driving force for sacrifice that sometimes leads to death. Have you witnessed this kind of love in your life time?

 

Seven hundred years before the gospel, in Micah 5, we read about a deliverer that is foreseen. The character of the deliverer will be that of a shepherd. He’ll be wanting to feed and nourish his people. This is in direct contrast to others who’ll be oppressive dictators. This deliverer will bring peace. He’ll be the source of peace. The prince of Peace.

 

Skip’s Heitzig said, “One of the most beautiful descriptions of Jesus is when he said,

‘ I am the good shepherd.’”

 

But between the first coming and the second coming, is a cross where the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. His unmatched love will lead to him sacrificing his life ...for all mankind.

 

He will stand and shepherd his flock ~ Micah 5:4

 

O’ that we’d recognize and embrace the great sacrifice of the good shepherd.

Today ...and everyday.

 

Pray on...

Song: Through His Life