Close Quarters

Hebrews 4:16

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.

There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace

to help us when we need it the most.  (NLT)

     Because our Lord God and Savior, Jesus Christ, shed His blood and died as the finial sacrificial Lamb of God, we who believe that no other sacrifice is needed for our salvation are now able to come boldly into God’s Holy Presence, to ask for His forgiveness and His help—help that is needed every day of our lives if we want to survive the onslaught of evil that has gripped this godless world.  And now that Jesus has set us free from our bondage to sin and death, we not only have the ultimate High Priest in Heaven as our Advocate, but we also have the Good Shepherd providing us with everything we need to live a righteous and holy life.  And with our sovereign Advocate and Good Shepherd, there is also peace and protection while we live in a world that is anything but peaceful or safe.  We live in a deceitful world filled with soul hungry beasts that are preying on the weak and destroying lives.  But Christians live in the safety of the Shepherd's flock and we do not live in fear, but in Truth.   And we are protected from the jaws of eternal death by the blood of Messiah. 

     If you want to survive in this Jesus hating world, you would be wise to remain close to the One who died to save you from the pits of Hell, and let Him lead you to greener pastures where you will drink the living water of eternal life.  People are weary with thirsty souls that long to be refreshed and strengthen for the difficult life-journey that we didn't volunteer for.  There is no One greater than the Good Shepherd of our souls, because Jesus is the Sovereign Living God who knows all things and nothing slips by Him.   You should listen when He calls, my friend, and do what He says.  For when you do, it will not only save you from an eternity of darkness and regret, but Jesus will heal your wounds, comfort your soul, and make all things new, which will give you a peace so incredible that you can't keep it to yourself.

                               A Whisper of Hope

I AM the Good Shepherd…you are Mine.  I will never abandon you in darkness, nor leave you unprotected and alone.  My Light will keep the enemies of your soul at bay and save you from the Devil, who lurks in the darkness ready to pounce and rip your life to shreds.  Come into My flock, dear one and you will find rest and safety for your battle-weary soul.

John 10:14-15

“I am the Good Shepherd; I know My own sheep,

 and they know Me, just as My Father knows Me

and I know the Father.  And I lay down My life for

the sheep.

     The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

                             (Psalm 23:1)