I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep — John 10:11 (NKJV)

SUNDAY 16 A shepherd fulfils many different roles: protector, provider, healer. Today, let’s praise God for the beautiful tenderness of Jesus’ words which refer to us as His flock — His pride and joy. The Creator of the universe, all-powerful and all-knowing, knows us by name. Hallelujah!

MONDAY 17 The shepherd protects the whole flock, as well as individual sheep. Because MAF aircraft help people escape violence and conflict, our little planes provide a safe lifeline for vulnerable people and NGO staff. Pray for MAF personnel working in places beset by insecurity and fear, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Haiti.

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LEFT MAF's Cessna 208B aircraft at sunrise in the DRC

RIGHT The HUB in Uganda helps support farmers

TUESDAY 18 A shepherd feeds the flock — leading them to fresh pastures when necessary. Through the delivery of food, seeds, tools and livestock, MAF enables communities to support themselves. Pray for the HUB agricultural project in northern Uganda where, for the last 10 years, 5 shops have sold agricultural products and advised about 5,000 registered farmers. Our flights cut the journey times of founders Hans and Jeannette Joosse from 8 hours to just 70 minutes

WEDNESDAY 19 For nearly four years, MAF and PNG Sustainable Development Program — like a shepherd tending the flock — have delivered an innovative primary healthcare service to remote communities, prioritising maternal and child health, vaccinations, water, sanitation, hygiene, outpatient clinics, and training for health workers, leaders, communities and schools. Praise Him for our partnership’s positive impact

THURSDAY 20 Jesus said, 'The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep' (John 10:11, ESV). Help us, as followers of Christ, to lay aside our own preferences and desires, dying to sin and selfishness. Pray that MAF staff with leadership responsibilities will eagerly serve the sheep of His pasture and be godly examples to the flock entrusted to them as they follow the Chief Shepherd faithfully (1 Peter 5:2-4).

FRIDAY 21 Like a good shepherd, the Lord goes before us and comes alongside us in times of difficulty. Pray for Christians who are persecuted or held captive throughout the world, including those in the nations MAF serves. May they experience His tender love and be protected from the thieves, robbers and wolves of John 10:1-12

SATURDAY 22 ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want’ (Psalm 23:1). Pray for South Sudan where thousands lost their crops and were forced from their homes because of flooding. With crops ruined and access to food even harder than usual, may those affected by the floods be led to green pastures and obtain all the still, clean water they need.