Ye are Christ’s!

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“And ye are Christ’s;…” 1 Corinthians 3v23 (KJV)

“and you belong to Christ, …” 1 Corinthians 3v23 (NLT)

“and you are privileged to be in union with Christ,…” 1 Corinthians 3v23 (MSG)

What a blessing and a privilege to belong to Christ, to be Christ’s. If you could think of anyone in the world to belong to, could anyone compare to Jesus – One who would lay down His life for you. One who is called the Good Shepherd. One who understands all that we are going through, helps us through it and intercedes for us. John 10v11-15 (AMP) says “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep. But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock]. Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them]. I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me – Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father – and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep.” Thank God we belong to Jesus.

Supplementary Text

“The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23v1-6 (NLT)

Prayer

Father, we thank You. Thank You that we belong to Jesus and He is a Good Shepherd. Thank You so much o God. Thank You Lord Jesus. Thank You Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.