The Sheepfold

THE last rays of the sinking sun have found their way into the fold; the sheep have left the green pastures to the darkness, and have been gathered into this place of safety.
They are tired and thirsty and seem to be enjoying the cool water, which their kind shepherd has provided for them.
Perhaps there was no water in the pasture where they have been all day, or perhaps it is not so good as that which they are now drinking. How much this reminds us of that good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus, who is gathering His sheep into His fold ere the darkness overtakes this world.
He says in John 10th chapter and 11TH verse “I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” .
And in the 14th verse of the same chapter He says: “I am the good Shepherd and know My sheep and am known of Mine.”
And just as the shepherd of these sheep has given them water, so the Lord Jesus gives life to all who will take it.
In Revelation 22:17,17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:17) He says: “Let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” He also says to the woman of Samaria, “WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THIS WATER SHALL THIRST AGAIN. B U T WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THE WATER THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM, SHALL NEVER THIRST; BUT THE WATER THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM SHALL BE IN HIM A WELL OF WATER SPRINGING UP INTO EVERLASTING LIFE.” John 4:13,1413Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. (John 4:13‑14).
But Jesus says there are other sheep which are not of this fold. Them also I must bring and they shall hear My voice and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.
Oh! what a blessed truth to know that He shall bring us, that is all those who have been redeemed by His precious blood, together and form one happy band, where we shall praise Him, for all His wonderful works. But, oh, how sad it will be for those, who are not safe in that fold, and the darkness overtakes them. But that time has not come yet, when the door of mercy will be closed.
Dear unsaved reader, I beseech to to enter into that fold; hear His voice and follow Him; now, while the Saviour is waiting and willing to receive you.
“Come unto ME all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:2828Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).
Messages of God’s Love 5/31/1908