THURSDAY November 12, 2026
The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.”
John 10:11
Jesus made this amazing statement. He is the Good Shepherd! The Lord is good; that is an attribute of His divine character––goodness. Read the following Scriptures to appreciate His goodness toward us:
Psalm 34:8: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Psalm 100:5: For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.
Psalm 145:9: The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.
Nahum 1:7: The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.
The Lord is our Good Shepherd, and He genuinely cares about us. Listen to His heart as our Shepherd:
John 10:11: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.”
John 10:14: “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.”
John 10:15 “...I lay down My life for the sheep.”
John 10:27-28: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”
You can trust your Good Shepherd. He has extended His everlasting mercy and truth toward you. In times of trouble, He is your refuge. He causes you to hear His voice. Follow Him. Your Shepherd gave His life for you so that you can have eternal life. Abide securely in Him.
It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly.
~W. Phillip Keller~
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