Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd

A Meeting at Night - The Angel and the Shepherds

A Meeting at Night - The Angel and the Shepherds

Shepherds abiding in their Field                                              Photo by Sharon Phillips

Just after Jesus was born the first group of people the Angel of the Lord would make an announcement to would be the Shepherds who were abiding in the field keeping watch over their flock by night.  I find this very interesting because the profession of a shepherd signified the ultimate role Jesus would become to those who would make the decision to follow him as Savior and Lord.  He would become their shepherd and not just any shepherd but a Good Shepherd who would carefully watch over his flock meeting every need of each sheep and this Good Shepherd would give His life for the sheep at the appointed time.

I also appreciate the fact that the shepherds were watching their flock by night.  In life when we are confronted with very difficult challenges, it feels like night.  At night the path is not as easily seen.  At night the very objects we saw during the day now take on an unfamiliar and unknown appearance.  At night a road we know well and have traveled many times during the day becomes a road we now must carefully approach each turn with great caution.  

If you are looking for a Good Shepherd, I recommend Jesus The Christ, The Only Begotten Son of God, who is able to lead you during the day and night seasons we all must encounter.

Scripture - 

Luke 2:8-10 (New King James Version)

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

Prayer -

Heavenly Father:

Thank you, for not only is Jesus a Good Shepherd, He is my Good Shepherd and it has made all the difference.  

In Jesus Name.  Amen.

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About the Author

I enjoy Writing and taking photos of what as become know as "Traffic Devotion - Directions for the Trip, Light Traffic, and Traffic Jam".  It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy the wonderful message contained in the devotion as much as I have enjoyed watching it come alive to minister in its own powerful way. My Husband and I have had the opportunity to grow up in some really great Sunday Schools. We have tried to incorporate those lessons in our daily living, and for us it has made all the difference.

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