A good Sheperd

Why we need a good Pastor.
You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.'" Ezekiel 34:31
A third time he asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you." Jesus said, "Then feed my sheep. John 21:17
I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the LORD. Jeremiah 23:4

All through the Bible God describes his people as sheep. Sheep follow the shepherd or their leader. The shepherd in days of old would lead his sheep to good pasture and to water and into a pen at night to keep them safe from the predators. I believe that is why it is so important to find a good church. We act like sheep. We follow leaders. If we have good leaders, we do good, many times if we have bad leaders we do bad. We see it in this country, we follow leaders. We see it in churches, we follow leaders. Choose wisely and seek the good shepherds for direction. We watched years ago as people followed Jim Jones to their death. We really do need to follow Christ but we are influenced by those around us, our friends, our church, our family. There were times I allowed bad influence into my life, and at times I chose wisely and did much better. I believe God, the sovereign God who created us and has the very hairs on our head numbered, described us as sheep for a reason. Our human nature can get us into trouble. So we chose leaders wisely. We want leaders that are accountable. If the blind lead us we both fall into a ditch. I believe I chose wisely, I prayed about where to attend and waited until I heard from God. I believe I have done well. I have a leader that cares for his people. He is a good shepherd, in the same manner as his heavenly father. We are like sheep and we follow. Find a good leader to follow. I believe we did well and I believe God answered prayer in this last election. We have a strong leader and he has been leading in a good direction. I know not everyone agrees with that statement, but some of us have not chosen a good shepherd and we follow people that are there to line their own pockets. We follow, we are sheep by nature and we need to chose wisely those we follow.  Even though we are like sheep as God's creation, we do make choices. Those choices can have far reaching effects in our hearts and lives. Some times people will follow into drugs, just wanting a good time. They do not see the devastating effects down the road. Destroying lives and families. We see it in politics, those we choose, sometimes our leaders will have devastating effects on our country. Sheep follow their leaders. God describes us as sheep through out the Bible for a reason. It is our nature. Choose wisely those you listen to and follow. God bless, LVZ.