John 10:14- 18
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me — just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
Lying on my bed
Scared and worried
The situation seems hopeless
My faith is in my God
My rock and shelter in times of trouble
I am like a sheep
Surrounded by enemies
Jesus the good shepherd
Will never leave us
He is with us in the valley
Watching over us
“Child, this is My battle and I have already won! Forgive and be healed” He says.
Our good shepherd
Enthroned on high
Gentle
Kind
Righteous and just
Prince of peace
In a world full of turmoil
Might God
Everlasting Father
Our good shepherd
Lays down His life for His sheep
No greater love than this
Than when one lays down his life for a friend
Jesus my Lord and my God
©Catherine Maina 2020
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Fountains of hope poetry 