Jesus -
You are the good shepherd. We are Your sheep.
You do not leave us and run away when You see the wolf coming to snatch and scatter us. You lay down Your life for us by Your own accord.
You are the good shepherd. You know us, and we know You - an intimacy that mirrors Your intimacy with God.
You lay down your life not only for those sheep that belong to this fold - but for all sheep. You bring all sheep into Your fold making one flock, one shepherd.
You are the good shepherd. We are Your flock.
May we listen to Your radically sacrificial voice that pulls us free from the wolves’ stronghold.
Amen.