St. James' Church Bushypark Galway

Did the Lord Jesus know about you and me as he spoke these words? And these I have to lead as well. You and I are men and women in a long line of Jesus’ followers.

His death was for us, his risen life is for us, the love and compassion of the shepherd for his sheep is his concern for you and me. Like a mother giving extra time to a sick child, like a father introducing a child to the world, like friends getting to know the real other, like all the best relationships in life.

Jesus cares for you and me, as he cared for each of his disciples. And he leads us – his word is a lamp for our steps, his bread is food for the journey; and as the apostles led others to his guidance, each of us in our chosen life’s calling lead the people we know and love into the way of Jesus. 

There are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well.