The Surprising Truth About Jesus & the Good Shepherd

** Welcome to "Lay Down Love Blues," a heartfelt blues song inspired by the words of Jesus in John 10:11-18, portraying Him as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. In this song, we dive into the love, sacrifice, and strength that Jesus embodies, reflecting His commitment to His flock, even when others would flee.

In John 10:11-18, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” This isn’t just a passing line—it’s a profound truth about Jesus’ sacrificial love. He describes Himself as different from the hired hand who “sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees.” Jesus stands firm, defending us with a love that remains constant. He goes on, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own.” This deep connection between Jesus and His followers is a bond of mutual recognition and trust. His mission is to gather all into one fold, uniting those who are His under one Shepherd.

The heart of "Lay Down Love Blues" lies in this sacrificial love that Jesus willingly gives. As He says, “No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself.” In laying down His life, He opens a path for us to follow, a path of trust and assurance.

** Original Text (John 10:11-18, WEB):

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
12 He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn’t own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them.
13 The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care for the sheep.
14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own;
15 even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
17 Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

** Lay Down Love Blues Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
I am the Good Shepherd, that’s what He said,
Layin’ down His life, while others just fled.
Not like the hired hand, runnin’ in fear,
When the wolf comes, I’m the one standin’ here.

(Chorus)
He laid down love, didn’t walk away,
Gave it all up, so we could be saved.
Ain't nobody took it, He gave it on His own,
Lay down love, to bring us all home.

(Verse 2)
He said, “I know my sheep, and they know me,”
A love as deep as the Father’s, eternally.
Not just for this fold, He’s callin’ others in,
One flock, one shepherd, cleansed from sin.

(Chorus)
He laid down love, didn’t walk away,
Gave it all up, so we could be saved.
Ain't nobody took it, He gave it on His own,
Lay down love, to bring us all home.

(Bridge)
Father loves Him, 'cause He laid it all down,
Not lost to the grave, He’s glory-bound.
He got the power to lay it down, power to rise,
Makin’ that way to eternal life.

(Verse 3)
So when the dark comes, and wolves draw near,
Remember the Shepherd who’s always here.
Hired hands will leave, but He won’t flee,
Love so strong, it sets us free.

(Chorus)
He laid down love, didn’t walk away,
Gave it all up, so we could be saved.
Ain't nobody took it, He gave it on His own,
Lay down love, to bring us all home.

(Outro)
Oh, He laid it down, now He’s callin’ you,
Hear the Shepherd’s voice, feel that love so true.
Walk that narrow road, don’t go astray,
With the Good Shepherd leadin’ the way.

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