As the first night of Steubenville Mid America 2015 comes to a close, we get to reflect on the talks we’ve heard today about what it truly means to have Jesus as our shepherd and guardian. But you can’t talk about the one who protects the flock without also mentioning the thief.
Described in John 10:10 as the one who comes “to steal, to slaughter, and destroy,” this thief uses trickery and false promises to lead the sheep away from greener pastures. From his first victory over Adam & Eve in the garden – to the way he actively attacks our culture today with hate, lust, and violence – the thief seeks to deceive all who look for truth.
Host Brian Kissinger introduced Rachel Allen’s Keynote speech saying “I’m convinced that God has something new to say to us.”
Rachel promptly opened with a surprising remark: “I should’ve been a leash kid.” How’s that for something new? If God was speaking through Rachel, what could He possibly mean by that?
