2015.04.26: knowing the Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me” = Jn 10:14


the Shepherd came
laid down his life
and took it back up

the hired men came
and cared not for the sheep
but only in money and power

then the Wolf came
and scattered the flock
now there are many folds

many also the shepherds
who lay down their lives
trusting only in the One

the flock hears the Shepherd
and follows his voice; yet deeds
speak louder than creeds