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The Good Shepherd

Wednesday, November 19

John 10:11 (NIV)

““I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Devotion

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has already won the battle, so we can get back up again. We are not defeated, no matter what life may throw at us. Jesus defeated death—there is nothing to fear. Stand up and be bold about your faith. Just because you may have been knocked down by life doesn’t mean your story is over; God has a plan for you, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. Every battle you face only makes you stronger. So don’t be afraid—the Good Shepherd, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is by our side. No weapon formed against you shall prosper; you are covered by the blood of the Lamb. 

In Micah, it says the Good Shepherd has given His life for us, so because He has given His life for us, we can know we are in good hands. Because He loves us, we can know, trust, and put our faith in Him and keep moving forward—keep pushing forward—because God is on our side. So get back up again; the Lord, our Good Shepherd, has a plan.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You for keeping a watchful eye over me, and that not one thing happens without You knowing about it. You proved Your love by sending Your only Son to take my place on the cross, and by raising Him from the dead, I can now live also. I trust You with my life and with all of my days because of Your great love. Thank You, Father. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

God’s love for us is the momentum that keeps us moving forward. Never doubt that He is here, cheering you on. Hear His heart in Hosea 11:4, “I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by their arms; but they did not know that I healed them. I drew them with gentle cords, with bands of love. And I was to them as those who take the yoke from their neck, I stooped and fed them.”  His love gives us the courage to win.

Resources
  • If you’ve ever wondered, “Where is my Shepherd in all of this?” don’t miss the message “Where Is God”—it will remind you that He’s closer than you think and working even when you can’t see it.
  • Join the Free Chapel Facebook group today at 9 AM ET for a live devotion that will inspire and uplift your spirit—don’t miss it!