The Good Shepard

"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." (John 10:27-28)

What an awesome promise for us as Christians. I think we can find both peace and encouragement form this verse. Peace, in that we know our soul will never perish, it will be eternally in heaven with our Lord.

Encouragement, because no one can be snatched from His hand. Even though sheep are dumb and will stray from the the safety of the flock - they will return through the voice of the Shepard.

If you know someone who has strayed from the flock take encouragement that: 1) "God knows them," they are still His sheep, 2)"they know His voice" God's spirit is still working on their heart, keep praying and 3) "He will not let anyone snatch them out of His hand." They belong to Him - and not one promise of His has failed.

The Truth
"I am the good Shepard; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own." (John 10:14)