Christ's care of his people as the Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. (John 10:14) **Six ways the Lord, the Good Shepherd, cares for his people.** ~~~~~~~ A Lord's day afternoon service in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. Present were 19 dear aged Pilgrims, one heard singing is 102 years of age. The Lord's people in the eventide of their lives, several have been missionaries in far off lands. I love these people in the Lord. ~~~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is portrayed as the sole and sovereign means of salvation, uniquely identifying with His sheep through intimate knowledge, faithful guidance, and sacrificial love. He is the door to the sheepfold, the only way to safety and abundant life, distinguishing Himself from false teachers and thieves who seek to destroy. His care is evident in His voice, which His sheep hear and follow; in His personal calling by name; in His leading ahead of them through life's trials; and in His presence with them even in suffering. He lays down His life willingly, not taken from Him, as the ultimate sacrifice for His flock, demonstrating a love that predates their existence and extends beyond death. His mutual knowledge with His sheep—where both He and they know one another—reveals a deeply personal relationship marked by divine awareness, intimate revelation, and enduring fellowship, assuring believers of His constant, faithful care throughout life and into eternity. ~~~~~~ A PDF hymn sheet can be downloaded below.... ~~~~~~