Brief Summary
This video assures viewers of God's role as their shepherd, drawing from Ezekiel 34:31. It highlights three key actions God performs: leading, protecting, and feeding His flock. God guides believers in their decisions, shields them from harm, and nourishes their souls with His word and peace, empowering them to face life's challenges.
- God leads us, guiding our choices and cautioning us against wrong decisions.
- God protects us, delivering us from harm and shielding us from destruction.
- God feeds us with His word, peace, and goodness, strengthening us to face life's challenges.
Introduction: God as Our Shepherd
The message begins by referencing Ezekiel 34:31, emphasizing God's declaration that we are His flock and He is our God. God uses the image of a shepherd to illustrate His desired relationship with humanity. This imagery, familiar throughout the Old and New Testaments, reassures believers that God is their shepherd and they are His sheep. The passage highlights three key roles God fulfills in this relationship.
God Leads Us
God leads us, guiding us to find the right path. Unlike sheep that wander aimlessly, God directs our steps purposefully. He knows where we need to go for nourishment, safety, and pasture. We should trust God to lead us daily by ordering our steps, guiding our choices, and reminding us of what we should avoid. God cautions us against poor decisions by putting thoughts in our minds, ensuring we stay on the right path.
God Keeps Us
God protects us, delivering us from danger. In biblical times, shepherds protected their flocks from wild animals like lions and bears. God protects us from every threat and shields us from destruction. While He may not keep the enemy away entirely, He ensures we are protected from harm. We can trust Him to lead and protect us.
God Feeds Us
God feeds us, providing spiritual nourishment. Just as a shepherd leads sheep to pasture, God feeds us with His word, peace, and goodness. He nourishes our souls and minds, strengthening us to face life's challenges. By allowing God to be our shepherd, we enable Him to lead, protect, and feed our souls, ensuring we are equipped for whatever comes our way.
Prayer
The message concludes with a prayer, inviting viewers to affirm God as the shepherd of their souls and to trust in His guidance and provision.
