Any shepherd might get frustrated or angry with a sheep that mindlessly walks away from him. But Jesus is the Good Shepherd; and the Bible says He, like His Father, is gracious, slow to anger and full of mercy and loving-kindness. Luke 19:10 says, “The Son of Man (Jesus) came to look for the lost and save them.” Before we gave our lives to the Lord a chasm existed between us and God because sin separated us from the safety of His Presence (Psalm 5:4). Not only is Jesus not angry with us for our willful behavior, but He took our sin upon Himself and exchanged it for His righteousness. Giving us the freedom to confidently come right into His Presence and remain there (Ephesians 2:13). Know that your Good Shepherded loves you more than His Own life. Today, confidently lean into His arms and yield to His leading you into a life of hope, purpose, and victory over sin.