Jesus, the good Shepherd.

John 10:11
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep"

Jesus is not just our shepherd, He's our good shepherd. Notice the tense in the verse, it didn't say I was or I will be, the verse says I am the good shepherd. He always is the good shepherd. Glory to God.

He's our good shepherd, that means He will never do anything that will harm you. He will be with you even when no one stands with you. Whether you are on the mountain top or in the valley, He will stay right with you. Never doubt the character of your shepherd, He is good and everything He does and says is for your benefit. As your shepherd, He is responsible for your life and everything about you even to the point of counting the number of hairs on your head. Your shepherd loves you so much that two thousand years ago He sacrificed himself to deliver you from the clutches of Satan, sin and hell. Through His blood, He redeemed you and made you His very own special treasure. You are the sheep of His pasture. He will make you lie down in green pastures and lead you beside the still waters. He will restore your soul and guide you in the paths of righteousness. What a great Shepherd we have!

Friend, Jesus didn't just say I am the good Shepherd, He proved it by sacrificing himself for us all. A bad shepherd doesn't care for the sheep, He puts himself before the sheep and sacrifices the sheep for His benefit. But thank God, Jesus is our good shepherd. You can trust him completely and step out on His voice. The voice of the Shepherd is the most important thing for a sheep. As you follow His voice, say whatever He says and do whatever He tells you to do, you will experience a continuous stream of His goodness in every area of your life to a point where it overflows and blesses others. Jesus, Your Good Shepherd!