Jehovah Rohi - The LORD is my Shepherd
This name (title) reveals so much about the character of God. God is to us like a shepherd is to a sheep. He provides care, guidance, direction, feeding, leading, etc.
In order for us to truly see God as our Shepherd, we must first see ourselves like a sheep. A sheep is not too smart, pretty much defenseless, and dependent on the shepherd for protection and cleanliness. That describes us pretty well too. We need God, and He wants to shepherd us too.
Jehovah Rohi
Lesson 11
September 2, 2020 • Pastor Chad Thompson
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