He is Our Shepherd

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Do you hear the Lord our God calling your name? In today’s Gospel (John 10:1-10), Jesus tells us that He is our shepherd, that it is through Him that we will enter into the Kingdom. When the Good Shepherd calls our name, we are to respond. He is called the gatekeeper, the one that protects us. The Good Shepherd is there to protect us from evil. Today’s Psalm tells us; “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:1-4) We are at peace when we are with the Lord. The Shepherd protects his flock at all costs. Jesus loved his flock so much that he gave his life that we might be saved. The Lord is our shepherd; he is our protector and even though evil is all around us, he will keep us safe. When the Lord calls, we should come. When he opens the door to let us in, he will comfort us. It is the Lord Jesus who feed us, who provides us with the nourishment me need live. If we stray from the flock, he will seek us until he finds us. Today, you should thank good for protecting us.

God has given each and everyone of us a gift for a purpose. If we try to lead one of our brothers or sisters astray, then we are a wolf and not a sheep. We enter the flock through mischievous means and not through the gate of our Lord. We are called to come into a right relationship with him. Our unending desire for his righteousness should be so strong, that our faith in him is evident to others in our daily actions, that our walk and talk should exemplify our true Love for God. It is through our example that people from all walks of Life will come running to the Gatekeeper to be a member of his flock. To seek the protection of his rod and staff..

A Simple Prayer

Lord, you are my Lord and Shepherd, Keep me safe in your flock and shelter from evil. Lead me to your bounty; it is you I seek for nourishment.

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon