As believers in Jesus Christ, the Lord is our Shepherd in life. We are His sheep. Jesus said, I am the good Shepherd and I know my sheep (John 10:14). The shepherd and sheep analogy helps us understand how the Lord Jesus knows us. He knows who we are and where we are. The Lord Jesus knows our hurts and needs. The Lord is the good Shepherd who leads us.
The Lord leads us on the right path. Sheep have no sense of direction. They must be led by the shepherd. The Lord leads us when we don't understand. He finds us, when we go astray. Faith in our Shepherd to lead us in life is necessary, when we cannot understand what is ahead. Trust Him.
The Lord knows our needs. A good shepherd leads his sheep to green pastures for food and rest. He leads them by still waters for peace and security. He understands the needs of his sheep. Jesus cares about our needs. He always cares for us.
The Lord knows us by name. Shepherds in days of old gave each one of their sheep a name. He called them by name. It was a personal relationship. Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves. In our relationship with Jesus, all we need to do is follow Him. Jesus said, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27).
