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David: The Lord is my shepherd, He may turn out to be your shepherd, too!
Simplicio: I didn’t ask for a shepherd.
David: Most sheep don’t.

Christians are often called “sheep” (Matt 25:32-34) and Jesus Christ is often called the “Good Shepherd.” (John 10:11) Why?

First of all, what is a sheep and what is a shepherd? Sheep are the little animals that go “baa” and give us wool. They stick together in herds, eat grass, and are… well… for the most part, rather stupid. Shepherds are people who guide the sheep to good grass and water, protect them, and care for them. It is the shepherd who keeps the sheep safe.

“But why are Christians sheep?” The better question to ask would be, “Why is Jesus the ‘Good Shepherd?’”

Jesus is our protector. He guards us and watches over us (John 10:1-18). He leads us to the ‘green pastures and still waters’ (Psalm 23) - a.k.a. ‘the good stuff in life.’ He is the one who guides us and lifts us from the valleys. He is the reason we’re alive.

Sheep on the other hand, tend to ‘follow the herd,’ even into danger. They can’t see the big picture and fight against each other. Usually the stronger sheep make it to the center of the herd - the safe spot. Sheep are prey with a ‘survival of the fittest’ mentality.

Most sheep just turn to the nearest one [sheep]!
-Allison

Both sheep and people will often turn to each other and go off in the wrong direction. However, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, will guide us in the right direction. He is the one we should follow (John 1:1, Psalm 119:105). God is the true ‘Good Shepherd’ and He will guide you and protect you - if you want Him to. God will be your shield (Psalm 3:3) - He will protect you.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
-Isaiah 40:31

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-Brian Purkiss

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Continued from // The Cross - Part IV

On the hilltop, people were running back to the city and soldiers were shouting at one another as the earth shook. The officer picked up a huge mallet and tossed at a soldier running past and shouted, “Make sure they are dead!” The soldier obeyed and broke the legs of the two criminals that hung with Jesus. They each, in turn, cried out in pain as their lungs were punctured, and then breathed their last. However, the soldier on the right of Jesus had a peculiar peace about his face - although the Roman didn’t notice.

But the Roman Soldier couldn’t bring himself to break Jesus’ legs. He just kneeled at the foot of the Cross, tears dripping down his cheeks. The officer, seeing the soldier’s hesitation, in a panic, ran over and drove his spear into Jesus’ side - puncturing Jesus’ heart. Water and blood gushed out, ensuring that the He was dead.

The soldiers lowered all three crosses and removed the limp bodies hanging from them. As they did so, a rich man walked forward and asked for the body of Jesus. Without even a second glance, the officer said yes and left the body of Jesus where it lay. The Romans then picked up the bodies of the criminals and took them away to a mass grave. Jesus, however, was wrapped in clean white linen and was carried away with honor by four men who came with the rich man. They took him to a new tomb and laid him in there. Then they rolled a great stone in front of the tomb and sealed it. Not long after they left, a squad of Roman soldiers came and stationed themselves about the sealed tomb entrance.

But back on the hilltop, soldier who nailed Jesus to the Cross stood oblivious to all that was happening. He was motionless, staring into space, openly weeping. Lowering his eyes he sobbed, “Certainly this man was innocent. Certainly this man was the Son of God!” Then he broke down and fell to his knees, praising God. When the detachment of soldiers left the hilltop, he had to be drug away, still worshiping the Living God.

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Imagine for a moment you are home alone. Suddenly, you hear glass breaking and a man enter into your house. Instantly, you know that man is in the house for you - not for money, electronics, or jewelry, but for you. You know that if you don’t do something, that man will kill you. “What do you turn to?” Do you grab a phone? Or do you grab a weapon? Or do you run to the door? “What do you turn to?”

“When the pressure is on, who do you turn to?”
-Jim Belt

When the storms come your way, who do you turn to? Do you turn to a friend? Do you turn to a parent? Do you turn to a pastor? Do you turn to a web site? Do you turn to God? Who do you turn to? It’s a valid question - for storms will come. And when they come, you need to be ready for them.

When a hurricane is on a crash course for Miami, everyone prepares for it. They watch the weather, and they get ready. They board up their homes, secure all loose items, gather emergency supplies, and often, leave town. They’re ready for the storm. They have prepared for it, they know what to do, and they have back-up plans. However, sometimes storms hit un-expectedly. Even then, they know storms could come, and they were still prepared for it. They had emergency supplies, and they had plans. They were ready.

But are you ready? Are you ready for the storms? Do you have emergency supplies? Do you have plans? What will you do when the storms come?

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
-2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV

God is always there for you - you just have to call upon His name and He will save you.

When the storms come, who do you turn to?

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-Brian Purkiss

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