The 23rd Psalm is around 3000 years old yet it resonates still with people worldwide today. Whatever our background we can somehow relate to this picture of a shepherd caring for his flock.
He guides us in good paths through this often confusing maze of life. He provides our needs even in the wilderness. He comforts and protects us from evil even in times of frightening shadow.
Jesus identifies Himself as this Lord, the ‘Good Shepherd’ Who goes out of His way to seek and to save that which is lost and at our deepest need laid down His life on our behalf. His goodness and mercy ‘pursue’ us throughout life. He is determined to see us safe home with Him in the heavenly house of God forever!
At the heart of Christian faith is this irony.
When it comes to heaven and eternal life it’s not actually about the good or nice people we are, it’s about the Lord our Shepherd in Whom we trust.
Deep down we all know the Scripture is true that says every human being has sinned and fallen short. We’ve all missed the mark God set and yet in amazing grace He sent His Son to carry the deficit. Because He did, whoever believes in Him is comforted with the promise of heaven!
He guides us in good paths through this often confusing maze of life. He provides our needs even in the wilderness. He comforts and protects us from evil even in times of frightening shadow.
Jesus identifies Himself as this Lord, the ‘Good Shepherd’ Who goes out of His way to seek and to save that which is lost and at our deepest need laid down His life on our behalf. His goodness and mercy ‘pursue’ us throughout life. He is determined to see us safe home with Him in the heavenly house of God forever!
At the heart of Christian faith is this irony.
When it comes to heaven and eternal life it’s not actually about the good or nice people we are, it’s about the Lord our Shepherd in Whom we trust.
Deep down we all know the Scripture is true that says every human being has sinned and fallen short. We’ve all missed the mark God set and yet in amazing grace He sent His Son to carry the deficit. Because He did, whoever believes in Him is comforted with the promise of heaven!
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