Greetings on Good Shepherd Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. A Sunday where we hear an account of Christ the good shepherd.
Our invitation to worship describes Jesus as the good shepherd whose voice we hear calling our name and providing comfort in our life’s journey. Our first lesson from the Acts of the Apostles gives us an example to follow – to share with others, to be in community, and to allow God to grow God’s body. The psalmist sings a song we know as the Good Shepherd psalm and how God provides for us in good times and bad. The reading from the first letter of Peter calls us to live faithfully, and if our profession causes problems with the world’s leaders, so be it. The reading from John’s gospel tells Jesus’ explanation of his profession as shepherd, gate, gatekeeper, and sheepfold.
We understand our life as believers as ones who follow Jesus, who is our shepherd and one who protects and sustains us in our journey. We model Jesus by leading and connecting with our community. We need to be faithful to the message of God calling us into a relationship and to allow our community, formed by God, to be a place of recreation and restoration. Jesus invites us to live a life which encourages everyone to see God present and caring for all creation. This gospel invites us to bear witness to God’s presence in all and to nurture all of God’s creation.
What is the story of good news you are called to share with others? I invite your comments,
Les+
Lessons: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Sermon link: https://audiomack.com/fatherles-2/song/easter-4-sermon-1
