By Andrew Williams
Series: He Is (Week 4: The Ultimate Revelation in Christ)
Opening Prayer
Good Shepherd, thank You for seeking us when we were lost and for laying down Your life to save us. We are safe in Your care.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
John 10:11
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.”
We have already met God as Yahweh Rohi, The Lord is My Shepherd. Here, Jesus takes that intimate name and applies it directly to Himself, adding a crucial new dimension: The Good Shepherd.
This name reveals the sacrificial love of our Shepherd. What makes Jesus the “good” shepherd is not just that He guides and provides for us, but that He “sacrifices his life for the sheep.” A hired hand will run when the wolf comes, but the Good Shepherd stands His ground. He places Himself between the danger and the sheep. Jesus willingly went to the cross, laying down His life to save us from our ultimate enemy: sin and death.
To know Jesus as the Good Shepherd is to know you are infinitely valued and fiercely protected. Your worth is proven by the price He was willing to pay for you. You are not just one of a flock; He knows you by name (John 10:3). You can trust His voice and follow His lead, knowing that the One guiding you is the same one who died for you.
Disciple’s Life Tip: Interact with Jesus as your Good Shepherd. Listen to a worship song about the Good Shepherd (like “The Lord is My Shepherd” or “King of Love My Shepherd Is”). Let the truth of His sacrificial care for you wash over your heart.
Closing Prayer: Good Shepherd, thank You for your sacrificial love. Thank You for not abandoning us to the wolf, but for laying down Your life to make us Yours. We trust You completely. Amen.
