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10 / 02 /2020

28 / 9 / 2021

God our Good Shepherd

In the Old Testament, shepherds were used to describe leaders who look after God's people both physically and spiritually. There were some shepherds like King David who did their mission well (Ezekiel 34:23), but also many who failed (Ezekiel 34:8). Jesus proclaimed Himself as the Good Shepherd and His promises stay true for us today.​

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

At the start of university, I refused to let God be my shepherd. I did not receive a scholarship that I wanted and I was angry at God for not answering my prayers. I tried to take matters into my own hands but all I encountered were dead ends, hopelessness and self-hatred. However, the Lord pursued me, his one sheep that wandered off, and showed me that in Him there is truly nothing I lack. As He had promised in John 10:10, He brought me life to the full through a deeper relationship with Him. He is truly a good shepherd whom I can trust, who provides me green pastures and laid down His life for me.

I am the good shepherd, I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

As His sheep we need to learn to get to know Jesus who calls us by our names. We, are often tempted to listen to the voice of the thief who comes to kill and destroy, and admittedly it can often be difficult to hear Jesus in the midst of the many voices of the world. To familiarise ourselves with God's voice we can try the spiritual exercise that Fr. Ian VanHeusen recommended in the above video. Personally, I have found listening to the Bible and learning God’s characters useful in helping me discern His voice in my daily life.  By following His voice we can remain in Him and allow Jesus to minister to us as our loving shepherd.

Reflection question:

How are you called to better listen to your Good Shepherd’s voice today?

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