Daily Walk Through the New Testament
August 24
Read John 10:1-33

Jesus is our Good Shepherd. Old Testament shepherds pointed to the True Shepherd who was to come. There was Abel the righteous shepherd, Jacob the resourceful shepherd, Moses the returning shepherd, and David the royal shepherd. All of these men were partial types of Jesus, but He is the perfect, authentic Shepherd, in a class by Himself, preeminent above all others.
He is the door of the sheep. It is through Him one finds salvation, security, and a place to rest. He is the Defender of the sheep. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is faithful to His sheep. They know Him, and He knows every one of them by name. He knows all about them — where they live, when they became His, their personalities, and their peculiarities. He is committed to His sheep. He lays down His life for them.
Don’t forget that your Good Shepherd is with you. Take comfort in His loving presence and be encouraged by His powerful promises.