I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” John 10:14-16

Have you ever wandered about this saying of Jesus, “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold”?  It can be interpreted in many ways, yet in the end, this saying reminds us that Jesus’ love and compassion goes far beyond what we expect. 

As we go before God in prayer this week, let us remember to pray for the other sheep, those who might not be considered “God’s children” for whatever reason we assign, those who might feel left out of things, those who may have been forgotten, and those who just do not know God’s love, for Jesus is reaching to them as well.

Peace,

Pastor Bill