Abundance? What does that mean?
This Sunday is frequently called the Good Shepherd Sunday. It makes sense, the Psalm is Psalm 23, the Gospel lesson is Jesus as the Good Shepherd, they all fit in. So why talk about abundance?
The last part of the Gospel lesson says, “I [Jesus] came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b NRSV) The rest of the Gospel lesson is Jesus talking about sheep, sheepfolds, shepherds, etc.
So what’s the connection? Well, the way I talked about it today was that the Christ is the Great Shepherd, we are both sheep and shepherds, and as we are led to abundance, we are to lead others to abundance also.
I think the connection is valid, and I also think I made it reasonably well. As always, let me know what you think as you are inclined and able.
Blessings,
