God promised, when two or three gather in His name He will be in our midst.  He is our Shepherd and where He is present there is pasture.  We find our pastures in the church through worship, word, ministries, bible studies and prayer meetings.

Jesus said, I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture (John 10:9, NASB).  When we enter through the door (Jesus) we are saved.  When we stay in the sheep pen (The Word), there we find our pasture, get rest and are protected.  Then, why did he say that His sheep will go out to find pasture?  What does it mean to find pasture out there?

“My food,” said Jesus, ” is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish His work” (John 4:34).  Doing His work in the world, outside of church activities, is the pasture out there.  Jesus was IN heaven with the Father but chose to go OUT into this world to save us.  For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of Him who sent me (John 6:38).  Doing His will is the pasture out there for us.  Some of the pastures are family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues, or even strangers.

“Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest”  (Matthew 9:38).  Most of us are taught and encouraged to stay in but God expects us to go out also.  Lord, I need your help big time to “find my food” out there.

BTW, before going out to “find our food” make sure we are properly dressed (prayer), have a reservation (timing), and have the right address (Spirt’s guidance).  Lord, direct us to the right place to find “our food.”

Go in to get your purpose, go out to live your purpose.

Please comment, if you are desiring to go out.  Mama will agree with you in prayer.