TUESDAY MANNA 15 SEPTEMBER ‘26

Dr. Daniel O. C. | Sep 15, 2026

“REFLECTING OUR GOOD SHEPHERD”

Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, since he isn’t a shepherd and the sheep aren’t his own, sees the wolf coming, abandons the sheep and runs away……” (John 10:11-12).

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His own life for the sheep. But the hired servant, he who merely serves for wages who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters the flock.

BY TRANSFORMATION WE REFLECT OUR GOOD SHEPHERD

With such a starting point as the cross and such a goal as the Lord’s coming, how can a Christian love the things of the world, the flesh and the devil? The more we are transformed by the power of Christ, the less we will be conformed to this world.

Therefore, you cannot wait upon the Lord and run with the devil at the same time.
Our good shepherd:
Cares for us at all times.
He protects us from the intruders.
He refreshes us with the dew of heaven.

He secures us from every distressing powers.
He makes provision for us in the time of adversity and lacking.
He opens the floodgates of heaven to supply us with His mercy and goodness.

We are to reflect the Shepherd. As we embrace Jesus the good Shepherd, let us reflect Him by having:
Unconditional love
Kindness in words and actions
Goodness and pure motives
Faithfulness in big and small things
Showing gentleness to all

Self-control in the things of life
Possessing peace that surpasses all understanding
Joy that does not depend on situation or circumstances
Maintaining long suffering under pressure

Now may the God of peace Who is the Author and the Giver of peace, Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood that sealed, ratified the everlasting agreement, covenant and testament, may He strengthen, complete, perfect and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; while He Himself works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ the Messiah; to Whom be the glory forever and ever to the ages of the ages. Amen!

Shalom and good morning.

Dr. Daniel O. C.