The Jesus Bible Reading PlanSample

THE LAMB AS SHEPHERD

In Luke 15:1 – 7 Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep, recounting the joy that a shepherd experiences when he finds one lost sheep. Revelation 7 infinitely multiplies this as it depicts all of God’s lost sheep being found, and Jesus is shown as both Lamb and shepherd. John describes great worship and praise in verses 10 and 12, which recalls the rejoicing that Jesus described in Luke 15:6 – 7.

Furthermore, John wrote here that this Lamb will shepherd his people “to springs of living water.” Jesus promised this living water in John 4:14, where he declared that anyone who follows him will be given water that leads to eternal life. It is this exact water to which the Lamb is leading the great multitude of people in Revelation 7. No longer will there be sadness or tears (v. 17), but there will only be cause for rejoicing as the Lamb leads his sheep into eternal refreshment and rejoicing.

Jesus, you are both the worthy Lamb and the Good Shepherd. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, who leads me to a future that will be free of sadness. Amen.