SIM 3 - ONE FLOCK ONE SHEPHERD
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn’t own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
John 10:11-16 WEB
Having examined SIM 1 & 2 by the same scripture, it's time we see through SIM 3 which brings together all faith users under One Umbrella and harnessing with others, the benefits and grace kept safely in God's Son the Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. As we all know, Jesus our Lord didn't start a religion but rather a way of life, a higher life, an abundant life, though He met a bunch of religious folks who made life so miserable for people they're overseeing and the Lord continually engaged them attempting to gather them like hen and her chicks under God. Neither did Jesus leave us a religion after His ascension but a WAITing and GOing saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me, therefore Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you". And later He also said "Do not leave Jerusalem but wait for the gift my Father promised which you have heard me speak about...But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth", Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:4,8 NIV
In today's message is laid two stories and one parable for your gracing and edification. But before I commence, let me reiterate to you lastly that Master Jesus said in Matt 16:18, "And I tell you that you are Peter and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it". In this statement are some basic facts, vis-a-vis, the church Jesus is building here is INVISIBLE known to Him alone that everyone who belongs in also knows. Second, the church which Jesus builds is made of people - lively stones, not lifeless bricks. Third, that Jesus Himself is the Foreman building His church and He has not assigned or delegated this responsibility to anyone to build on His behalf, not even Peter.
All this tells us that everyone, including you is part of the invincible church of Jesus which also is invisible. Now, I want to encourage you to get this total package simply by downloading the audio attached. Click on the link provided and it'll take you straight to view, listen and download its mp3 in 78mins. Do remember to share with others - this link, click!
God bless you!
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