Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
John 8-10; Matthew 19
John 10:12-18
12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
I am late in posting this devotional this morning due to some really sad news Michelle and I received. We have dear friends and the wife called to let us know that her husband was killed tragically in a car accident last night. Although our hearts are broken and we feel so helpless for our friend and her precious boys, we know our God cannot make a mistake. He truly is the good Shepherd and we rejoice that He gave His life so we can be assured of eternal life. I am thankful that Lee is in the presence of His Savior and that his earthly toil is over. Our Savior reminds us that this life is temporary for everyone, and news like this reminds us vividly of that fact.
It is also a reminder that so many do not know the Lord Jesus as their Savior, and we have that precious gift to share with others. May we be about our Father’s business and seek to embrace every opportunity. Please pray for Sally and her boys, Isaiah and Shay.
Prayer Requests:
Personal
- Lord, please help me trust you and your perfect will.
- Lord, please help Michelle and me to be great friends at a really tough time for Sally and her boys.
- Lord, please help me to trust your heart when I cannot trace your hand.
Political
- Representative Andrea Schroeder
- Representative Nate Shannon
- Representative Jason Sheppard