The Lord is my shepherd:

John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd:the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep"

Sheep need a shepherd. These animals are curious but dumb,and often fail to find their way home.Biblical shepherds, being aware of this never took their eyes off their flocks.(His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me.)When the sheep stray into a briar patch or fall down a hill side, the shepherd will search for them and carry them to safty.Shepherds performed numerous duties as they tended their flocks. They would find them shelter, food , water,and watch over and protect them from all that would do them harm.The good shepherd would sacrifice his life to save his sheep.

The Lord is our shepherd , the good shepherd who willingly laid down his life for the sheep.Jesus as the keeper of his flock, guards the entrance to the compound, so that only the flock enters it, and that all his sheep can make it in the pen safely.Because of the presence of sin thieves and robbers try to sneak in and mislead the flock, but through faith in Jesus, the true sheep of God enjoy green pastures of eternal life.Jesus our shepherd protects us from sin, its dangers, and the guilt there of.It was the work Christ did on the cross, which freed us from the power, and dangers of sin, and God can now enter into a relationship with his sheep, the true believer.Unlike a hired hand who would flee at the first sign of danger, Christ was focused on sacrificing himself for the eternal benifit of his people, his sheep.As our shepherd he is our provider,(as he supplies our every need), our protector( for no weapon formed against us shall prosper),our delieverer(As he is the way),and his faithful sheep dogs, goodness and mercy will follow us, all the days of our life.Jesus Christ the good shepherd,he not only knows each member of his flock by name ,but his flock all know him,and they hear his voice and obey him. Saints our shepherd loves us, and wants to take us to high places, but he won't drag us there,and we can't get there just because we wish to be there.We must listen to him, and we must obey his directions,For the Lord is our shepherd, and we shall not want...........