Scripture Reading
John 10:14-15
"I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep."
Reflection
The intimacy of "I know my own" parallels the intimacy between the Father and Son — this is not casual acquaintance but a knowing that goes all the way down. And this shepherd, unlike a hired hand, stays when the wolf comes. He lays down his life, which is not a metaphor: he actually did, for you specifically.
Prayer for Today
All-Powerful God, you are the ruler of your people. Your children find comfort, peace and rest in you. You said that you heal the brokenhearted, I pray that you would do that for my loved one at this time. You said that you would bind up the wounds of
the hurting, I ask that you would restore good health. I look to you for all my needs and for the needs of all those I care about. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
the hurting, I ask that you would restore good health. I look to you for all my needs and for the needs of all those I care about. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Amen.