Focus on God’s Goodness-Leadership of Jesus

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in John 10:14 and 15.

Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

When Jesus was identifying Himself as the Good Shepherd, He was saying that we can trust Him as our Leader, Savior, and Friend.

Jesus leads us in the context of a relationship. We are not a mere number to Him. He knows us by name. He holds His followers close to His heart.

Jesus leads with wisdom. His word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. He provides Divine Guidance for our faith.

Jesus also leads us with service and sacrifice. He took our place on the cross 2,000 years ago and paid the price for our sins so that we could experience God’s forgiveness.

The Leadership of Jesus reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com