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THE SHEPHERD & THE SHEEP


Text: Matthew 9:36


 *But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.* 


Just as Jesus rightly said over two thousand years ago, that he saw..... the multitudes like sheep without shepherd, there are still many people wondering about today without any shepherd over their lives.


There are many  hirelings in the church of God today but scanty shepherds. John 10:13.


While _King James version_ used the words " Fainted and scattered"  _New International Version_ used the words, harassed and helpless"

When you critically consider the words that Jesus used to express the state of the sheep, you will realise that that's the state of so many people today.


While it is well understood that the people outside the church are described with these words- harassed and helpless,it is saddening to know that even many in the church are also harassed and helpless.


 *Today the church of God is in dire need of Shepherd than any other time in history.* The unfortunate news however is that many of the so called Pastors are hirelings. Hence, when the lion comes against the sheep under their care, they simply desert the fold and run away. 

 

The very core need of a sheep is primarily coming under a true shepherd. Once a sheep is under a shepherd, all other needs become secondary. It is now certain that such a sheep can no longer faint. 


It is important for every true believer to know that they are not to search for a shepherd, they simply discover one by  God's divine intervention and orchestration. You don't also choose a shepherd on some wrong criteria like: Fame, giftings, charisma, number of followers in the fold e.t.c. All these are wrong basis for discovering who your shepherd is or should be. 


The relationship between sheep and shepherd is a divine one. When you are searching for a church to join, you must ask yourself certain critical questions before you choose or join one.(we shall look at this later). This is  because church is not a physical institution like bank or school that you choose base on visible features. 


You need a shepherd that will stay by you in time of your difficulties.


You need a shepherd that will share in your pains and truly empathise with you when the need arises.


You need a shepherd that will visit you at the hospital to counter doctor's report that is contrary to God.


You need a shepherd who will lose his night sleep because of you. *A true shepherd is a night watcher over his sheep. Is your own Pastor keeping vigils in prayer for your sake?*


You need a shepherd who will always take you to the pasture for good feed. 


If you would experience Peace and Joy, and receive total freedom from confusion and harassment, you need a shepherd who has submitted himself to the Chief shepherd.


 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. Father, I submit myself under the shepherdic leadership of Jesus Christ. I receive grace to stay under the leadership God has provided for me.



Bible Reading : 


John 10:1-18.



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