The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 109 of 365 THE GOOD SHEPHERD From David's childhood, he was tasked with watching over a flock, playing an important role in his family's source of income. He was to guard the livestock from predators and thieves alike. Taking David from his humble beginnings as a lowly shepherd, God gave him the responsibility to rule over his chosen nation. The skills David learned during his early years translated into his oversight of God's people as he led and protected them throughout his time as king. Jesus, in turn, would prove to be the chosen shepherd of God's people. It is significant how often Jesus used this same imagery as he taught about his life and ministry when he called himself the good shepherd and his followers his sheep (Jn 10:11, 14). Jesus saw himself as one designated to protect and lead the people of God and - as a faithful shepherd - give his own life for the sake of the sheep. Jesus, I praise you for being the Good Shepherd. Thank you for loving me, leading me and protecting me, even to the point of death. Amen. 2 Samuel 7:8 NASB 8 "Now therefore, thus you shall say to My servant David, 'Thus says the L ord of hosts, "I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel. John 10:11 NASB 11 "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. John 10:14 NASB 14 I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me,