“Stay Close”

Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (NKJV)

Because our Lord, Christ Jesus, shed His precious and perfect blood as the finial sacrificial Lamb of God, we who believe in Him are now able to come directly into His Presence for both forgiveness and help in our times of need. Our highest of High Priests now sits on the throne in heaven providing His people with the mercy and grace that is needed everyday while living in this fallen world which groans for His return. We have at our beck and call, the Good Shepherd who can provide the people of His flock with everything they need (Psalm 23:1-3) for living a life of peace and protection in a world that is anything but friendly; one that is filled with wild and hungry enemies ready to feast on the weak and helpless. The Lord, our wise and mighty Shepherd, has paid a dear price for each one in His fold; therefore, they belong to Him; they are His possession and He puts great value on each one by providing all they will ever need, both in this difficult life, and also in the next. When we remain close to our Shepherd, He will call us by name (John 10:3) and lead us safely to the greenest of pastures where we will find living water to refresh our souls and His Word to feed on; giving us strength for the difficult battles that lie ahead. There is no One greater, my dear friends, that we can fully trust our lives with, because He knows all and sees all and there is nothing He cannot do (John 10:29-30). When He calls your name, go to Him; for He will take you in His mighty arms and heal your deadly wounds. He will then refresh and nourish your life so that you will be able to stand strong upon solid ground and confidently follow Him Home where nothing, nor will anyone ever hurt you again.

A Whisper of Hope
I AM your Good Shepherd…dear child; One who will never abandon you or leave you in the darkness alone. My Light will always sustain you and keep you safe. You can always rely on Me to be your Provider and Protector. You will always be able to sleep in peace, or call on Me when you can’t. When you have questions you will always find the right answers in Me. I see all and hear all and because of this—you are never alone. Be assured, My child, that when you come into My flock; it is there where you will find rest for your weary soul and safety when you remain close to Me.

Psalm 23:1-3
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes my lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake. (NKJV)

John 10:3
The gatekeeper opens the gate for Him, and the sheep
hear His voice and come to Him. He calls His own sheep
by name and leads them out. (NLT)

John 10:29-30
My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all;
and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
I and My Father are one.” (NKJV)