THE GOOD SHEPHERD

For this is what the Sovereign LORD says:

I Myself will search and find My sheep.

I will be like a Shepherd looking for His scattered flock.

I will find My sheep and rescue them from all the places where they are scattered.

I will bring them back home.

I will feed them on the mountains and by the rivers.

Yes, I will give them good pastureland.

There they will lie down in pleasant places.

I myself will tend My sheep.

I will give them a place to lie down in peace.

I will search for My lost ones who strayed away.

I will bring them safely home again.

I will rescue My flock.

They will no longer be abused.

I will end their captivity.

I will have mercy on them.

I will leave none of My sheep behind.

I will never turn My face from them.

I will give them all they need.

I will renew their strength.

I will guide them along right paths.

I will be close beside them in the darkest valleys.

I will pour out overflowing blessings.

I will pursue them with My goodness and unfailing love.

I will lead them, and walk ahead of them.

I will be with them always.

I know My own sheep.

I call them by name.

They listen to My voice.

And they know Me.

They will live with Me forever.

"All of us, like sheep, have strayed away...Yet the LORD laid on [Jesus] the sins of us all...He was led like a lamb to the slaughter...he was struck down for the rebellion of [the] people...And because of his experience, [Jesus made] it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear their sins."

(From Ezekiel 34 and 39, Psalm 23, John 10, and Isaiah 53)

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