Scripture: Psalm 28:9
O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them forever.
Thought for the Day: The 18th century French writer, Stendhal, penned these words, “The shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.” In the well known 23rd Psalm, the shepherd moves the sheep to green pastures and still waters. This sounds very comforting, but it is rather difficult to explain to the sheep how a long trip is necessary if they are going to reach better lands. If the sheep see even a little patch of greenish/brownish grass and a small puddle of water, they’ll be content. I wonder how often in my own life I have ignored God’s nudging because I was okay with what was right in front of me? As followers of Jesus, there are many things suggesting that the shepherd’s interest is not as interesting as whatever the interesting thing is in front of us.
Prayer: O God, may I not ignore your leading and nudging and calling because of a general sense of contentment with whatever interesting thing is before me. Be persistent, as I grow to better understand your hope for my life. Amen.
JUST NINE DAYS AWAY
