The Good Shepherd

We are a people that loves good things! Good attracts us: good food, good music, good accommodations, good sleep, good destinations - we're always in-search-of ... good. Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10:14). No doubt, our thoughts of "good" are all over the place! That's why Jesus makes it clear what "good" is by contrasting it with what "good" is not. In the preceding verses, He identifies shepherds who are actually imposters - they are dishonest and fail to provide and protect. Unlike the days in which Jesus spoke these words, we hear many voices today - they sound good and logical and worthy of our attention. Jesus warns us: "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy" (John 10:10a, AMP). What a challenge it is to distinguish between the good voices and the bad! The latter part of Verse 14 Jesus says, "I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]." Ah! You see, "good" is relative: it's truest meaning is identified and known by those who know The Good Shepherd in a close and intimate way ... a personal relationship, Jesus says they know Me. The good things of this life may [sometimes] sweeten our days but there's nothing sweeter, nothing "good-er" than knowing Jesus personally. Don't miss what is truly good ... know The Good Shepherd.