Thursday, 17 May 2018

Christology: Jesus, the Most Caring Shepherd


A Good Shepherd is a caring shepherd. He does not leave his sheep unattended. He cannot even travel out without making arrangement for the well-being of his flock. That was exactly what happened before our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven. He handed his flock to Peter and the rest of the Apostles. In the gospel of John 21:15-19 Jesus asked Peter "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?”...And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep." With this gesture our Lord Jesus Christ proved to Peter and the people of the world that He is the most caring Shepherd the world has ever known. He will never abandon or forsake us, his flock. To him be glory and praise both now and forevermore - Amen!
                                
Inspirational Message: Jesus is the Most caring Shepherd the world has ever known. He does not leave his sheep unattended.

Prayer for Caring Shepherd: Heavenly Father, your Son our Lord Jesus Christ is the Most caring Shepherd the world has ever known. He is the Good Shepherd who does not leave His sheep unattended. Lord, we have so many selfish and self-centered shepherds in our world today. Some of these shepherds are feeding on their sheep while many others have abandon your flock to die of hunger and spiritual care. Lord, bless our world with loving and caring shepherds. grant this through Christ our Lord - Amen!  


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