Fourth Sunday of Easter

What Difference Does It Make? He lives to become my Good Shepherd

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Without the resurrection of Jesus, we would have to choose our own direction in life. We're terrible at it, because, like sheep, we can generally see only what’s in front of us at the moment, and we get ourselves into plenty of trouble. It is especially difficult for us to look far into our future as Jesus plans it. If he had not risen from the dead, we would be on our own.
 

When we wander alone, we become easy prey. Confused and lost, we would become easy marks and easy victims. Wandering in the dark shadows, we would be snatched away from God forever.
 

But Jesus lives, and it makes all the difference. We have the reliable direction of the Good Shepherd. He feeds us with his Word. He protects us from the roaring lion, Satan. He is leading us into the green pastures of eternal life. 
 

For centuries, the Church has observed this Fourth Sunday of Easter to celebrate that Jesus lives to be our Good Shepherd.