Holy Sheep! 🐑

The Joy of Belonging to the Good Shepherd

“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.” — Psalm 23:1–3

HOLY SHEEP! Yep, I said it! And I'm delighted to be one of them!

For years, I've used the initials "HS" for Holy Spirit. But today, I'm thinking those letters could also stand for "Holy Sheep!" After all, we're the sheep of HIS pasture! (Psalm 100:3)

And how could life get any better than belonging to the GOOD SHEPHERD?

Before David wore a crown, he carried a shepherd's staff. He knew sheep weren't exactly the brightest animals in the barnyard! They wandered, got distracted, and sometimes headed straight for trouble. Sound like anybody we know? (I'm raising my hand!)

But David also knew something wonderful. Sheep don't have to know everything. They just need to know their shepherd!

Our Good Shepherd knows where the green pastures are. He knows where the still waters flow. He sees the wolves, the pitfalls, and those sneaky varmints waiting to lead us astray.

And here's the BEST NEWS! We aren't just ordinary sheep. We're CHOSEN, LOVED, and CALLED BY NAME!

Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27)

That's our assignment! LISTEN! FOLLOW! TRUST!

When He says, "This way," we follow. When He says, "Rest," we quit running ourselves ragged. When He says, "Stay close," we don't go investigating every tempting patch of grass beyond the fence!

And let's not forget the other sheep! Some are hurting, some have wandered, and some need a little nudge back toward the fold. That's where we come in — loving, encouraging, praying, and helping each other stay close to Jesus.

Today, I'm thanking God that I belong to HIS flock.

No wandering necessary. No wolf too frightening. No valley too dark.

The Shepherd is watching. His voice is calling. His love is everlasting.

HOLY SHEEP! What a wonderful life!