Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
March 8th 2021

The Good Shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 (NIV)
Bible Reading: John 10:11-18
A shepherd tends, herds, feed or guard the sheep. A shepherd guides, keeps the sheep safe and ensures the welfare of the sheep. For instance, the shepherd will graze the animals, herds them to areas of good forage and keep a watchful eye out for poisonous plants or ferocious animals.
Jesus is the good shepherd and we are the sheep. He laid down his life for the sake of the sheep. He died on the cross of Calvary for our redemption. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son in whole we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:13-14). We are the sheep of His pasture (Psalm 100:3). No wonder David boldly declared ‘the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want’ (Psalm 23:1). He protects us from the marauding forces, wolves and covers us under His wings. Did you know that when we are in Jesus Christ, we are covered from the deception of the enemy? I am grateful that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous runs into it and is safe (Proverbs 18:10).
Furthermore, Jesus is the good shepherd because He knows His sheep and His sheep know Him (John 10:14). God knows your name (Isaiah 43:1). In fact, your name is engraved in the psalm of His hands (Isaiah 49:16). What then should be our response to the good Shepherd? Total submission and obedience. A sheep that will enjoy the shepherd must yield to the leading of the shepherd. Such a sheep must listen carefully to the voice of the shepherd. Dear friends, submit yourself under the mighty hand of God (1 Peter 5:6); submit yourselves therefor unto God because it is in obedience that Christ Jesus can shepherd you(James 4:7a). Depart from iniquity and embrace holiness (2 Timothy 2:19). In case you are yet to encounter Jesus, I invite you to believe in His death and resurrection, confess your sins and believe Him in with you heart.
Daily Confession: My Heavenly Father, I thank you because you are the good shepherd. I give you full control today and every day of my life in Jesus name, amen.
Intercessory prayer: Intercede for those who have backslide for God’s visitation and restoration.
Song: Shepherd of my soul, I give you full control
Where ever you may lead, I will follow
I have made a choice, to listen to your voice
Where ever you may lead, I will go.