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Ezekiel-34

The Good Shepherd: A Devotional Study on Ezekiel 34​

Introduction​

As a shepherd is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of his flock, so God is our Good Shepherd. In Ezekiel 34, God laments the shepherds who have led His people astray. He declares Himself as the true Good Shepherd who will care for His flock. Let's reflect on how we are called to follow the Good Shepherd and love as He does.

Section 1: The Shepherds That Have Led the People Astray (Ezekiel 34:1-10)​

Devotional Thought: God calls out the shepherds who mislead His people. They have fed themselves, not the flock, and failed to care for the weak and diseased. Although we are not literal shepherds, let's take time to reflect on how we lead and care for those we influence. Are we prioritizing our needs over the needs of those we're called to serve?

Reflection Questions:

  • Are you putting your needs over the needs of those you lead?
  • In what ways can you care for the weak and diseased among us, as God calls us to do?

Section 2: The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11-16)​

Devotional Thought: God declares Himself as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock. He provides for their needs, seeks the lost, and feeds them with His word. Likewise, let's seek to feed God's flock with His word and care for their needs.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you focus on feeding God's flock with His word?
  • In what ways can you prioritize meeting the needs of those around you?

Section 3: The Prophet’s Commission (Ezekiel 34:17-24)​

Devotional Thought: God delegates Ezekiel to care for His flock, feeding them and healing them. As disciples, let's take up our call to serve those around us. We must lead and care for those within our spheres of influence with wisdom and love.

Reflection Questions:

  • Do you have people that you care for, and if so, how can you shepherd them with wisdom and love?
  • In what ways can you discern the needs of those around you and care for them appropriately?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional journey through Ezekiel 34, let's stand in awe of the Good Shepherd. May we follow God's example of love, leading and caring for His flock. As we live out our call to follow God's example, let's prioritize the needs of those around us and feed them the word of God. Let's lead others as the Good Shepherd leads us, with wisdom, compassion, and love.