+DEV+ Known and Loved

Date: October 30, 2009 12:42 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Known and Loved

Known and Loved

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15)
Scripture Focus: John 10:1-18

The envelope had my name and address neatly typed, and it was graced with a commemorative stamp instead of a meter imprint. I opened it and began to read the letter. After greeting me by my first name, the writer began, “Because of your keen interest in...”

Ah, I thought, he remembered our recent conversation and was sending me the information I had requested. To the contrary! I quickly noted that the letter had been computer-generated. My name was used, but I was not known.

How different with our Good Shepherd! He speaks to the real person within. He knows our deepest hungers, our highest aspirations. He knows our bitter regrets, our frustrated hopes, and our secret dreams. He knows the best and the worst within us, and still He loves us.

As our Good Shepherd, Christ has committed Himself to our eternal salvation and daily care. He speaks to us personally and provides for us according to our individual needs and capacities.

Insight: We can never know ourselves better than Christ knows us. He will never give us tasks that are beyond us nor withhold whatever we need.

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