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9I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. John 10:7-18. NKJV
Continuing with our study of the Shepherd, we see that Jesus is the door for His sheep, but, so was the earthly shepherd. Let me explain. The sheepfold was a round rock wall with an opening for the sheep to enter or exit. Once in the fold, the shepherd would lie at the entrance to the fold, so that the sheep couldn't get out and nothing could get in. So here we see that the earthly shepherd was also the door. But even he, had weaknesses unlike the Good Shepherd. The earthly shepherd could easily drift into a heavy sleep, roll over and allow danger to the fold. Our Good Shepherd, never sleeps.
The sheepfold was extremely beneficial, it provided a dry, quiet place for the sheep to rest, normally away from any danger. In verse 9, Jesus mentions three benefits of entering God's sheep fold:
1 These sheep would be saved and protected from danger. We as the sheep of God, are of far more value and once we enter Jesus' fold, we are saved, cleansed from sin and belong to Him. We know that whatever happens, we will be saved and taken good care of.
2 These sheep will go in and out of the fold, moving about in security. We too, are secure in Jesus. He knows our name and even the number of hairs on our head. He knows everything about us - good and bad, and yet accepts us. He is committed to the good work He has begun in us, and He will continue to complete until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).
3 These sheep will find pasture - a constant sustenance for the soul. This is the same for all who belong to Jesus and have a place in His fold; He will take care of us and provide all that we need (Matthew 6:33). There is no good thing that we will lack (Psalms 34:10 / 23:1).
Unlike the thief, who here, is a false shepherd, Jesus said that His purpose as the Good Shepherd, was that His sheep would have life more abundantly. Just think, rather like the earthly shepherd, who is out in all weather's cold or hot, wet or dry, Jesus is similar, but He goes one step further, He never sleeps and is there watching over us day and night 24/7.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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