September 5, 2022 - John 10:27-30

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.” John 10:27-30 NLT

Lord, as I read this verse, I find so much peace. What a wonderful promise! Thank you for being the perfect Shepherd. You watch out for us and care for us. Thank you for knowing us personally. Thank you that we belong to you, and no one can snatch us away from you. The enemy can’t sneak up and take you by surprise. He can’t outwit or out power you. We can take rest in knowing that we are safe in your arms. Help us realize what that really means. It doesn’t mean that nothing bad will ever happen to us or we will never experience hurt. It means that no matter what we face you are there with us and will carry us through. It means that no matter what battles we find ourselves in, you are always there providing a safe place for us to be restored. It means that no matter what pain or grief we walk through you are there to comfort us. It means that when we don’t understand and can’t find the answers, we can still trust that you have everything under control and will work it all out in the end. It means that we can trust you to make a way, no matter how impossible the situation looks in front of us.

Help us learn to press into you more. We want to stay right by you and learn to know your voice. We want to be close enough that we can hear even when you whisper. We want to follow you wherever you go. Jesus, we want to learn to walk in unity with you like you and the Father walk in unity. Help us let go of the things that pull us away from you. We don’t want to let anything hinder our unity with you. Make us one with you.

In Jesus name, amen.