“Jesus and the Valley of the Sheepfold Encounter” – 11-25-24
I laid down to rest, and suddenly I found myself again sitting upon the green hills of the Lord’s pastures in heaven. I was sitting in the sunshine looking down at the valley which I have come to love below me, and it was full of His beloved sheep grazing peacefully. I sighed and smiled for I love coming here. It is such a joyous and peaceful place, and I loved watching the sheep. The Lord was sitting next to me, and He also watched them with me for a while. He knows my every thought, so I did not need to say anything. There was a gentle wind blowing and I closed my eyes to just enjoy this moment with Him. The Lord spoke and interrupted my thoughts, and my eyes flew open, and I turned to look at Him. He laughed at my startled expression. “Relax Sue! I was only agreeing with you.” He reached out and took my hand in His. “What do you see here as you are sitting with Me?”
I surveyed the scene and said, “What I always see when I come here. I see serenity, security, and love.” He nodded surveying the valley with Me. Then He said, “What you see here is also a picture of how My people are to also live upon the earth. Everything here is under My care, and all of My people that belong to me on earth are also under My watchful care. I am the good Shepherd, and I watch over all of My Sheep everywhere. You belong to Me, and because of this, your lives are sustained by Me, no matter what adversity in this life that you all see. You are to continue to graze upon Me. Feed upon My Goodness and upon My Care, for I will supply all that you need as you do. I am Faithful and True to each one of you. I do not do as the world does, nor do I abandon any of My sheep. My sheep hear My voice, and they will not follow others. None of these sheep that you see here are wandering, are they?”
I looked at the valley and shook My head no. “Exactly,” He said. “My sheep know My care for them, and they stay close to Me. They are not anxious, nor troubled, because they fully trust in Me. This is how your lives on earth are to be. I know exactly what is happening in the earth, and also what is happening in My peoples lives. I know what is happening in your life too. I am there with all of you in the midst of it all, and yet, many do not yet recognize My Presence within them or around them. My love, peace, and care is available at all times for them to partake of. You are each on assignment for Me in the earth, but your true supply and source of life does not come just from the earth, it comes from Me. I am your life.”
“Do not look upon the struggles around you and allow them to drain your faith in Me. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Draw from Me what you need. Keep your eyes fully focused upon Me and My life will continue to flow within you, quickening you, and supplying each of you. This is a time to remain in the place of My Rest. Stay close to Me. Do not let the affairs of this age rob your vision or your hope. It is not the end as men think, but it is only the end of where you all are in this current view that you all have- it is not the eternal view for all of you that I see! I have much more to unfold in your times! Everything is realigning in your times so you must trust in My hand to guide you through all the changes ahead. I am the good Shepherd of you all. I will feed you. I will provide for you, and I will watch over you all. I never fail in what I have written for you.”
He then squeezed my hand again, and looked straight into my eyes, “I have never failed you, Sue. I have never left you. I have always watched over you. Many are fearful in your times and are running around trying to figure out to survive, and many are needlessly burdened with fear and dread. This is not to be your path. Continue to follow Me and to enjoy My continual Presence within you. I have prepared the way ahead for all of you. I know what to do concerning each of you. You do not yet see what I see, but if you trust in Me and continue to follow Me, you shall surely see what I have fashioned ahead for you. My green pastures are always here. You can come and feast and dine upon Me anytime. For My pastures are found planted within each of you. You can live within My reality and care no matter what is going on around you.”
“It’s time that My people on the earth learn to abide more deeply in Me. Join with Me ever deeper in your hearts and minds, and you will know the fullness of the nourishment that can be found within Me. Walk with Me and in Me daily. I will always provide! Love others with My love. Show others who I am. Bring them to My still waters and to My green pastures that are available to all that seek Me for who I am. My Word is true concerning all of you, and as you read of Me and believe it, then it will be fully established within each of you. I am always working out My Word within your lives, as a witness to those around you. Be joyful in My Presence before men, do not be fearful and hopeless in your times. You reveal who I am to men, and they watch you in your lives. Show them who I truly am and know that I am with each of you all unto the end.”
Scriptures:
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. 2 He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him—not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.
John 10:11 I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep. 12 But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock]. 13 Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them]. 14 I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me— 15 Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father—and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring and impel those also; and they will listen to My voice and heed My call, and so there will be [they will become] one flock under one Shepherd.
Be encouraged saints! He will guide and provide, as you feast in Him and walk in His Strides- by His side!
- Susan G O’Marra
- 11-25-24
