Good morning FB, He leads me beside the quiet waters, He restores my soul (Ps.23:2-3). We have probably heard this passage countless times. But no matter how often this beloved psalm is recited, we still seem to miss the full impact of its important message: God restores our soul. The way the Lord sets our souls right is through our fellowship with Him. Even though we stray far from His path at times, He remains the Good Shepherd. Were prone to wander, but He receives us back gladly and is always willing to pardon His wayward sheep. But why would we ever want to leave such a loving Guide? The fact is, we most likely never made a conscious decision to forsake the Father. This usually happens more subtly, as a result of our wandering desires and selfish attempts to meet our own needs. When we strive to gain comfort and safety apart from God, we stray further and further. Luke 15:3-7 is a wonderful picture of the warm reception awaiting a lost sheep. Do the shepherd scold or punish the wayward lamb? No, on the contrary, all of heaven celebrates because what was lost has now been found. In a similar way, heaven rejoices when a wandering child of God returns to the fold. In returning to the Lord, we might experience divine discipline, but as a believer, we will never incur His wrath. That has already been poured out upon His Son, who bore the punishment on our behalf. Are you a lost sheep, wandering far from our loving Shepherd? Stop and listen for His voice, and He will be lead you safely home. The Lord is our Shepherd and we shall not want. Have a bless day.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:36:09 +0000
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