April 19, 2023 ~ Linda K. Milam April Devotions: "The Good Shepherd"

 And so, I continue. . . That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalms 26:7

John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.  KJV  

Jesus felt led to explain very clearly that not everyone among the sheep is a true shepherd; some are like thieves and robbers. One mark of their being a thief and a robber is how they gain entry among the sheep. The idea is that there is a door, a proper way to gain entry. Not everyone who stands among the sheep comes that way. Some climb up some other way. The religious leaders (also called shepherds in their day) gained their place among God’s people – the sheep spoken of here – through personal and political connections, through formal education, through ambition, manipulation, and corruption. They had one goal, get as much as they could from the people of God through deception. 

Sadly, we have men (and some women) who are in positions of leadership leading the "sheep" who blindly follow their every word in total belief.  Jesus did not teach this lesson by accident. We are to be studied up, aware, and cautious of those who want to "lead" us through deception. It is a good thing to pray for God's wisdom and discernment in this area. If we are not careful, we may lose that very personal relationship with the Lord because of our inability to discern those that would lead us for personal gain.

When in doubt, turn to God in prayer and Bible study. He will show us the way if we really want to be taught!  He loves us!

HE CARES! Lost person, Do You Want to Know HIM?  Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen.  With love and prayers, may we be your faithful Philippians 2:16 Missionaries?

Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. 

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In the name of Jesus, may we be HIS emissaries and used by Him to help others. 

Tom and Linda Milam

Missionaries to America and around the world! 

PRAY BIG FOR OTHERS AND YOURSELF! GOD WANTS TO ANSWER OUR PRAYERS!