The Gospel of John - The Good Shepherd

This Sunday we are going to marvel at Jesus as the Good Shepherd. But if Jesus is the Good Shepherd, what does that make you and me? We are sheep, the animal mentioned most often in the Bible. The word is used around 200 times, usually in the context of our own need as human beings for a shepherd. When the Bible says we are like sheep, that is not meant as a compliment. Sheep are not very smart, and that is being kind. Think about it. You can go to a zoo or a circus, you'll see all kinds of animals that have been trained to perform. But you never see a sheep in a circus because they are too stubborn and too stupid to train. This may explain why it is so difficult for husbands and wives to train each other! Sheep are also defenseless. A cat can claw your eyes out. Many animals have fangs or horns. Some can kick, some can fly away, some are really fast. Some are poisonous. Some blend into the environment. Some smell bad or even try to look scary. Does a sheep look scary? NO! Sheep can't do any of those things; they're totally defenseless. They need a shepherd to look out for them. Join us this weekend as we look into ourselves and at our Jesus as our Good Shepherd. You’re going to be so encouraged!