THE SHEPHERD OF LOVE AND COMPASSION. Isa. 40:11 The care of
His flock is perfect. Nothing lacking. They are fed and find rest in green pastures. Luxuriant and satisfying. He exhibits great care for those who are
His sheep Ps. 23:2 As the GOOD SHEPHERD, His protection is complete and absolute. The shepherd is willing to sacrifice his life for those who are His. He is known, there is a relationship that is strong and very real. He knows and acknowledges the sheep that are truly His. John 10:11,14 The hireling is made manifest when problems arise and is soon gone, exposing the sheep to danger and harm. John 10:12-13 Other sheep, those not of that immediate fold. They will hear His voice and respond. These are they who are to be found in the last days and amalgamated into His bride. There is only one fold and one SHEPHERD. John 10:16
HIS APPEARING IS SOON. But not yet, there are still sheep that must
be brought into the fold. This Gospel shall be preached in all the world, then the end shall come. How close we are, but not yet. The chief shepherd, the head shepherd will soon manifest Himself to those who are His. 1 Pet. 5:4 He must first reveal Himself to His Bride as the Bridegroom. He is the head over the church. Eph. 1:22 The invitation is going forth in every conceivable manner today. The Gospel is being preached. We may not always agree with programs that are presented by radio and TV, but the gospel is being declared. It is all part of the last day order, even the mulligan that is some times dispensed. All kinds are being gathered. Mt. 22:10 The king will evaluate those gathered. Those not having a WEDDING GARMENT will be excluded. My understanding is that the king furnished the wedding garment. This man must have refused to use it, perhaps feeling that he was garbed in a proper fashion. v.12 Because of his action he was to be thrown out into outer darkness, or the tribulation period and will suffer the agony of that season. v.13 As the Gospel is being preached around the world it becomes more important to see to it that we are clothed with the WEDDING GARMENT. There will be no marriage for those who have not prepared themselves.
HERE IS ONLY ONE COVENANT AND ONE SHEPHERD. The covenant is based on the sacrifice of the Shepherd. It is a covenant of blood, the blood of the Shepherd/Lamb. HE is the GREAT SHEPHERD. Great in every way. Great in sacrifice, great in His being, great in His outreach and acceptance of sinners. Great in His works of mercy among those who believe on Him. He is acknowledged as the great God and our great savior. He is our great high priest. He is the very personification of greatness. He is above all and beyond all. There is none as GREAT as HE. Heb. 13:20 He is our Shepherd, our sacrificed Lamb, our Savior and greatest of all He is our BRIDEGROOM. Lord haste the day.