The Shepherd Provides

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.  Psalm 23:1

 …our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep… Hebrews 13:20

 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25

 Props: plugs of grass (or “Easter” grass) and clear container filled with water; food and bottle of water or juice

             One of the things that shepherds do is make sure that their sheep have everything that they need.  A shepherd must make sure that he is taking his sheep to places where they will have enough food and water.  (Show grass and water).  Sheep eat grass, and if they don’t have enough grass, they will go hungry.  The shepherd takes them to places where there is plenty of grass. 

            Jesus is the Great Shepherd.  He will always make sure that you have everything you need.  (Show food and water).  He takes care of us when we need food.  He also takes care of everything else that we need. 

            Sometimes, though, a sheep may run away from the shepherd.  When that happens, the sheep is away from everything the shepherd gives that it needs.  Boys and girls, Jesus will always make sure that you have what you have to have, but you must stick close to Him.  Don’t run away!  Stay close to Jesus, and He will give you everything you need.