Shepherd, Lead Me

The Sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. (John 10:3)

Do you ever have days when you feel unimportant? Like no one cares? Bad news outpaces the good? It is easy to get lost in those kinds of thoughts when the ways of the world press in on us. The image of the Good Shepherd always helps me to banish those thoughts. God calls his sheep by name and leads them out. “He knows your name. In fact, your name is written on the hand of God.” (Isaiah 49:16) Your name is on God’s hand and on his lips. That can certainly dispel feelings of insignifica...