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Two nations reunited in Christ Jesus. The true gathering together of them is to be found in the workings of the Spirit in bringing into being as the church of the Lord Jesus. Coming together, they recognize the leadership of but one. The Lord Jesus is the reason for their coming together and their unity. Hos. 1:11 Their growth and keep falls on the shoulders of one shepherd. The Lord Jesus will be their shepherd. David was a type of the Lord. Therefore his name is used in the place of the Lord Jesus. It is Jesus who is the shepherd that will feed His sheep. They will know His voice which they hear coming to them from the Word of the Lord. John 10:27.
All humanity has gone astray. Israel and Judah were moved out of their land but now the Shepherd and Overseer of the souls of all men has turned to those who respond, and will cause them to become one in Him. 1 Peter 2:25 This man Jesus is the one and only shepherd of the one fold. John 10:16 He introduced Himself as the good shepherd. Unique, pure, holy, righteous, the true Shepherd of the sheep. His care for them is far greater than any other shepherd. He was willing to lay His life down to purchase His sheep. John 10:11 He knows each and every one of His sheep and calls them by name. They also know His name and adore Him because of who He is and for the meaning and virtue of His name. John 10:14 He is also the great, the exalted, the exceedingly high and lifted up Shepherd of the sheep. None greater in time or eternity. Heb. 13:20 Among the various titles which are bestowed upon Him we find that the Lord Jesus is also the Chief Shepherd. A Shepherd to the shepherds. 1 Peter 5:4 For all His authority and power He is the most gentle of all. His watchful care is most tender. Isa. 40:11.
A different message to be heard. Where previously it was stated that the Lord brought up the children of Israel from Egypt, it will be said that the LORD has brought Israel from the lands where He had driven them. Jer. 16:14 When speaking of Israel, Jeremiah was pointing toward the ten tribes who had been completely removed from the land. Now He is speaking of their restoration and declaring that He will send many to search them out and bring them unto Himself. Jer. 16:14-16 Surely, the fulfillment of a prophecy of such nature is spiritual. The descendents of that ancient Israel would be far too many to occupy modern Israel. Again, this proclamation of the Lord must have its completion in the end days. Having dealt with their sin the Lord will cause them to know His power and His might. The Gentiles also are included in the eternal plan of the Lord.
Jer. 16:19-20 The Lord is not blinded by race or gender. He treats all of mankind after the same manner. All have been called unto Him for salvation and redemption. It is the responsibility of each and every individual to accept or reject the proffered abundant life found in Christ Jesus.