And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
The words of the wise are as goads (encouraging), and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep. The hireling flees, because he is an hireling, and cares not for the sheep.
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knows me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. Therefore do my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant; for I do not forget your commandments.
For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the Lord: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.
And he spoke this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, do not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he have found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the Lord. Therefore thus saith the Lord God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; You have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the Lord. And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the Lord.
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Ezek. 43:23;Ecl. 12:11;John 10:11-18;Isa. 56:11;Psa. 119:176;Jere. 10:21;Jere. 50:6;Luke 15:3-7;Jere. 23:1-4;Jere. 3:15;Eph. 4:11-16;Psa. 23 Chapter.
I remember having a dream about the Lord Jesus Christ was a great giant in the earth walking and people were following him, but some got close and then they departed from him. I was under conviction at that time, saying continually, "I want God". And the dream made me aware that Christ is still in the earth moving and doing. So I knew that God was wanting me to want his Son first, then my God made that possible.
I remember being led to a church assembly and then after three years, the Lord spoke to me and reminded me that he led me there in the first place. Then being led to another church, God led me out of that one too, and another, then into a dry place for along time. The Lord said, To trust in God is the key to the Holy Ghost, then the wilderness experience began, then finally I came out of my temptations, leaning on the Lord...Amen.
I remember having another dream when, I was walking with others following this priest, and he was leading all of us down, down a hall to a lower place. Then I noticed it, and said, he is going to destroy me. So then I noticed a door barely open, seeing that this is sort of a temple. So I ran for my life, I thought someone was chasing me, but I didn't look back to find out. It was dark outside but able to see the Lord Jesus Christ as a giant sitting at the edge of the earth, where a cliff was, sitting on the ocean, rocking like a boat. Then I said, "My Friend!", running and then flying into his face and disappeared...Amen.
What about the pastors that God has called to the ministry? Who is their pastor then? Paul was alone without any recognition for along time, and he didn't need the recognition when he got it from others. A pastor should be led of the Spirit, because they that are led of the Spirit are the sons of God. That means being able to speak or pray when God is showing the pastor a sheep outside of his immediate congregation, this is truly a pastor called of God, in the body of Christ. A pastor should know their Shepherd's voice and the sheep of God...Amen.
Where do I go, Where do I go, seeking a refuge for my soul, I'm needing a friend to help me in the end, Where do I go but to the Lord...Amen.
