I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand. John 10:28
If you read verses 1-21 you see Jesus likened to a loving shepherd that provides perfect care and security to His flock. In 22-39 you see the behavior of those who really want Jesus to be the long awaited Messiah, but on their terms, meeting their expectations. They become angry to the point of murder when they don’t get their way! Jesus is unaffected by the temper tantrums but assures these hostile hearers, of the hope for those who believe with no strings attached.
Just believe. Easily said, tough to live! As for me, there is a constant struggle over who is the boss of whom! I know best what I need and how I need it, if God would just listen! Crazy I know. Jesus the Good Shepherd, the correct and perfect Messiah, Lamb of God, the One I must trust and believe, is all knowing and all loving. I am safe in His wisdom and care.
If you have created God in your likeness, you will never be satisfied, only anxious and resentful. Just be a dumb and helpless sheep. The greenest grass, calmest waters and warmest barns ….in other words, peace and tranquility…..await.
Have a Restful Week’s end,
Gretchen