Our Good Shepherd comes prepared as He leads us to the places we are to go on our journey home to heaven. He has a rod to fight off wild animals when they come too close. He has a staff to draw us back when we stray too far. What that means is we are guaranteed to get there. The more we trust Him with this, the less we will fear the threats we face along the way. Jesus has defeated the greatest enemies of all: sin, Satan and death. They may hinder us, but they can do us no ultimate harm. So, no matter what you face today, take heart! Jesus has a rod and a staff in His hands … and He’s not afraid to use them.
