John Chapter Ten:
1: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold,but climbeth up some other way,the same is a thief and a robber.
2: But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3: To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice:
and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4: And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5: And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
6: This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
7: Then said Jesus unto them again, verily, verily, I say unto you,
I am the door of the sheep.
8: All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9: I am the door: by me if any man enters in, he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
There are so many wounded and damaged and hurting. I grieved in my heart and was weeping as their faces came before me and I was overcome with compassion for them and cried out “Lord, your sheep are wandering as if they have no shepherd and the wolves are chasing them and terrifying them. What shall we do? How will we fix this? What will become of them if nothing changes soon? Will there be a flock left when the day of wolves is over?”
As I was grieving his wonderful voice came to me and he told me to write down the following words and deliver them to his beloved sheep.
My beloved, do not fear: I know my sheep are hurting. I have grieved for them and cried for them and called to them. I have been waiting for those I called to be under shepherds to arise and care for them. But these under shepherds are wandering just like the sheep for the same reason: They don’t hear my voice.
Didn’t you just read that my sheep hear my voice and I call them by name? How many of those who are called to be under shepherds even know the names of the flock they were trusted with. They don’t call them by name. They don’t know the personalities of their sheep and know which are fragile and which are rebellious by nature and they don’t take time to love the flock they were given.
I tell you these things because these days are coming to an end. My sheep are hearing my voice and they are coming out of the churches and organizations that trap them. They will be free and they will learn that they are my beloved. They will lie down in the green grass of my grace and drink still, cool water and know they are safe and loved. They will hear the voice of their shepherd singing to them in the night and know they can rest because their shepherd never slumbers.
As I was grieving his wonderful voice came to me and he told me to write down the following words and deliver them to his beloved sheep.
My beloved, do not fear: I know my sheep are hurting. I have grieved for them and cried for them and called to them. I have been waiting for those I called to be under shepherds to arise and care for them. But these under shepherds are wandering just like the sheep for the same reason: They don’t hear my voice.
Didn’t you just read that my sheep hear my voice and I call them by name? How many of those who are called to be under shepherds even know the names of the flock they were trusted with. They don’t call them by name. They don’t know the personalities of their sheep and know which are fragile and which are rebellious by nature and they don’t take time to love the flock they were given.
I tell you these things because these days are coming to an end. My sheep are hearing my voice and they are coming out of the churches and organizations that trap them. They will be free and they will learn that they are my beloved. They will lie down in the green grass of my grace and drink still, cool water and know they are safe and loved. They will hear the voice of their shepherd singing to them in the night and know they can rest because their shepherd never slumbers.
I will drive away the wolves and bears and give them the safety they long for if they will only learn to hear my voice.
This is where my sheep went astray. They decided they didn’t need to hear my voice because their pastor hears my voice and he can listen for them. This is fatal error. I said I call my sheep by name. I expect each of them to learn my voice and know of my love. I am calling to each of them and will go into the barren wilderness called life and bring them back into my fold. If only they will listen with their hearts and hear the love song being sung to them.
The reason you are grieving my beloved is because you feel my passion for them. You know how that in your own life you have been a wandering sheep and how you have cried to me from the wilderness and were rescued. You know how they feel because you also have been betrayed by those that you loved and respected. It’s not an uncommon thing. I was rejected also and all who choose to follow me will be rejected by the world.
The world is not your pasture. Heaven is your pasture and the heavenly realm is available to you as you just read when I told you that I am the door to the sheep and you can come in an out and find pasture. The peace and the green pastures you are looking for are not in this world. You must learn to come to me and find your rest in me as I have found rest in my Father.
I am the shepherd of the sheep and there is no other! Any person calling himself a shepherd and not leading you directly to my voice is a thief and a robber. It they teach you to follow any other voice then they are not sent from me. All who are sent by me will not seek their own but will seek what is mine and bring it unto me.
This is where my sheep went astray. They decided they didn’t need to hear my voice because their pastor hears my voice and he can listen for them. This is fatal error. I said I call my sheep by name. I expect each of them to learn my voice and know of my love. I am calling to each of them and will go into the barren wilderness called life and bring them back into my fold. If only they will listen with their hearts and hear the love song being sung to them.
The reason you are grieving my beloved is because you feel my passion for them. You know how that in your own life you have been a wandering sheep and how you have cried to me from the wilderness and were rescued. You know how they feel because you also have been betrayed by those that you loved and respected. It’s not an uncommon thing. I was rejected also and all who choose to follow me will be rejected by the world.
The world is not your pasture. Heaven is your pasture and the heavenly realm is available to you as you just read when I told you that I am the door to the sheep and you can come in an out and find pasture. The peace and the green pastures you are looking for are not in this world. You must learn to come to me and find your rest in me as I have found rest in my Father.
I am the shepherd of the sheep and there is no other! Any person calling himself a shepherd and not leading you directly to my voice is a thief and a robber. It they teach you to follow any other voice then they are not sent from me. All who are sent by me will not seek their own but will seek what is mine and bring it unto me.
Teach my sheep to hear my voice. If you love my sheep then feed them my truth and my peace and my love. They have been lied to and are having problems hearing me because they are listening for a condemnation speech and not for a love song. They are tuned into the wrong station. Tell them how to change the channel. It’s time they know my mercy and love and know the tenderness of my heart toward them.
So my son, my brother, my beloved: share these words with those who will listen and teach them to hear my love song. My voice will lead them away from churches and organizations that are feeding on their flesh.
So my son, my brother, my beloved: share these words with those who will listen and teach them to hear my love song. My voice will lead them away from churches and organizations that are feeding on their flesh.
In your deepest heart you have never imagined just how much glory and peace I have prepared for all my sheep. Tell them I love them my beloved: Tell them I love them and if they don’t believe it tell them again. They are precious to me and will soon all be together resting with me in the joy prepared for us by our Father.
I love you my beloved and don't forget to tell them I love them.
I hope you are encouraged by these words.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
michael
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