At Wit's End-Jesus is There

MY SHEPHERD "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 (NASB)
When life seems like too much you need the Great Shepherd! Do you know the Lord as your Shepherd? These verses talk about a personal relationship with the Shepherd! A relationship that is strong and vibrant. A relationship that promises in the toughest and most challenging points in life, that our Shepherd, if we know Him, is present with us. He is there to comfort, encourage, give direction, provide assurance, and lead to safety through even the challenging difficulty you might face.
Some years ago at a drawing-room function, one of England’s leading actors was asked to recite for the pleasure of his fellow guests any requests they had. He consented and asked if there was anything special that his audience would like to hear. After a moment’s pause, an old clergyman present said: "Could you, sir, recite to us the Twenty-third Psalm?" A strange look passed over the actor’s face; he paused for a moment, and then said: "I can, and I will, upon one condition; and that is that after I have recited it, you, my friend, will do the same." "I," said the clergyman, in surprise. "But I am not an elocutionist. However, if you wish it, I will do so." Impressively, the great actor began the Psalm. His voice and his intonation were perfect. He held his audience spellbound; and as he finished, a great burst of applause broke from the guests. Then, as it died away, the old clergyman arose and began the Psalm. His voice was not remarkable; his intonation was not faultless. When he had finished, no sound of applause broke the silence, but there was not a dry eye in the room, and many heads were bowed. Then the actor rose to his feet again. His voice shook as he laid his hand upon the shoulder of the old clergyman and said: "I reached your eyes and ears, my friends; he reached your hearts. The difference is just this: I know the Twenty-third Psalm, but he knows the Shepherd (Sermon Illustrations. Com)."
Do you know the Shepherd? That relationship begins by faith as you accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Good Shepherd. In John’s Gospel, the tenth chapter in verses 11 and 14, Jesus identifies Himself and the “good shepherd” who laid down His life to protect the sheep of His pasture. The only way Jesus becomes our shepherd is for us to trust Him and invite Him to come into our heart. Have you invited Jesus to come into your heart and be your Savior and Shepherd? If not, today is the day to make that decision! Don’t wait another day. Do it now!