AI OVERVIEW: Broken shepherds in Ezekiel 34 reveal a longing for a leader who can shepherd with integrity, and the promise, 'I will myself be your shepherd,' is presented as the gospel reality. Jesus fulfills that longing by being the shepherd who never lets us down, offering a balance of grace and truth, while human leaders remain imperfect. Personal experience shows healing happens within the church when people re-engage with community, recognizing God’s gentle guidance—such as during a sabbatical where a nudge to look up led to new opportunities—and learning to forgive, re-enter relationships, and trust the body of Christ again.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: God looked at his people scattered, neglected, left behind by the leaders who were supposed to protect them and made a promise: I will come find them myself. Not send someone. Come himself. That promise has a name. And he's still looking for the ones the world gave up on. The Cro...