The Shepherding
ministry of Christ...
...and unto me, the
under-shepherding work from Him...
...by Him...
...for Him..
...because of Him!
Jesus said of Himself,
"I am the Good Shepherd." Amen. Look at the full statement: "I
am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
(John 10:11 ESV) See what the Good Shepherd does? He lays down His life.
The writer of Hebrews
recognizes the Good Shepherd's vindication, which was His resurrection. Indeed,
this makes Him our Great Shepherd! "Now may the God of peace who brought
again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the
blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do
his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus
Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13:20-21 ESV)
What the Good Shepherd did by dying remains true because the Great Shepherd
keeps in in His living.
The Apostle Peter sees
the shared work of the Good Shepherd, recognizing Him as the Chief Shepherd.
The Spirit revealed to Peter how the Chief Shepherd will reward faithful
under-shepherds. "And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive
the unfading crown of glory." (1 Peter 5:4 ESV)
AH! Praise God! Help
me Good Shepherd, that I might be found faithful before You, O Great Shepherd,
that Thou, Chief Shepherd might say unto me, "Well done, My good and
faithful servant." At the thought alone, my God, does my heart exult!
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