While we toured Ireland and Scotland in September we spent a few hours with a shepherd, his sheep and his sheepdogs. Look at the ears and eyes of the sheep. They are looking at the shepherd and listening with their ears. They hear his voice and they can see his body. Jesus calls us his little flock. And Jesus tells us the message the angels told the shepherds, “don’t be afraid.” But why? Jesus says, “I am your good shepherd. And my Father will give you the kingdom.” After all we are sheep. How could we ever figure out how to get the kingdom on our own? So we sing a song of joy whenever we hear the shepherd’s voice and see that we are a part of His body.
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
Proverbs 29:25
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:32
Source of comfort, there is stress and danger in this world. I do not want to be snared by division and hatred. Instead, Father, I bring these fears to you. I am grateful that in your presence I am safe. Today, each time fear creeps in, I will stop and turn to you, my safe source of comfort. Amen.
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