And Jesus, when
he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because
they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many
things.
--Mark 6:34
In the above
scripture Jesus could not overlook the state of the people because he
understood how dangerous and devastating a destiny could be without a shepherd.
No matter how
matured a natural sheep is, the security of his destiny is remaining under a
shepherd.
There is no
matured sheep that can look after itself, so there is no matured believer that
will not need a shepherd.
Every child of
God that does not have a shepherd is a spiritual destitute because he is
vulnerable and his destiny is at risk.
Many don’t come
close to fulfilling their destiny, because they lack a God ordained shepherd
over their lives.
Here are some of the reasons why you need a shepherd:
1.
To ensure availability of
pasture (spiritual meal) for the sheep and to feed the sheep. This is the number
one job of a shepherd. Since no one ever outgrows feeding none can outgrow the
need for a shepherd. (I Peter 5: 1-2, Acts 20:38).
2.
For continuous protection
because you are a sheep sent among the wolves (Matthew 10:16). And the security
of the sheep is only guaranteed by a shepherd; the sheep cannot defend himself
against the wolves.
3.
You also need a shepherd for
care. (Hebrews 13:17, Ezekiel 34:10). The shepherd does not only feed and
protect, but He also cares for the sheep.
4.
You need a shepherd for fulfilment
of destiny. (Jer. 3:15-16)
Jesus is Lord!
Bishop David O. Oyedepo
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