“The significant contrast of the sheep, when represented by either Jesus or by humanity, comes into focus — The Lamb of God was sent to this earth to redeem the lost sheep from their fallen position. By our sinful nature, we are bound to run from righteousness and seek our pleasures in the stead of God’s will. Like the sheep, humanity has poor vision and cannot see or feel the presence of things around them. Humanity, like the sheep, wander without their shepherd. Eventually, with the lack of guidance, the sheep will be lost and in danger of being destroyed. The sheep has no capacity of surviving against predators, no teeth to bite, no claws to scratch, no ability to outrun, and no armor to protect. Without the shepherd’s protection, the wandering sheep will perish. We have all gone astray like sheep. Not one of us can claim perfection or innocence. We all have an equal invitation for Jesus to be our Shepherd. Not one is above another. The works of a sheep will not save it. It is only the works of the Shepherd that preserve His flock.”

Pastor Michael Musante