God's Glory Church

“As a shepherd looks over his flock… so I will look over My flock.” — Ezekiel 34:12

When Pastor Warren heard that a man in his church had left his wife and family, he asked God to help him meet the man by chance so they could talk. And the Lord helped! When Warren arrived at the restaurant one day, he noticed the man at the table. “Will there be room for one more hungry man?” – he asked, approaching a member of the church. Soon they were talking openly and praying together.

Pastor Warren acted like a true shepherd, following the example of God who said through the prophet Ezekiel that he would care for his flock. God promised to find His scattered sheep, save them, and gather them together again (Ezek. 34:12-13). He will feed them in a good pasture: “I will find the lost sheep, and I will bring back the lost sheep, and I will bind up the wounded, and I will strengthen the sick” (vv. 14-16). In each of these images we see a manifestation of God’s love for His people. Ezekiel’s prophecy reflects the eternal heart of God and the Shepherd, Who will one day reveal Himself in the Person of Jesus.

Whatever our circumstances, God touches each of us, seeking to save and shelter us in good pastures. He wants us to follow Him, the Good Shepherd, Who lays down His life for His sheep (see John 10:14-15).

How does Jesus, the Good Shepherd, care about you? How can you trust Him to heal any wound or strengthen any weakness?

Dear God, You love me even if I drift away from You and wander somewhere. Help me to always be in Your fold to receive Your love and care.

By Amy Buescher Pye