Thoughts for another day

January 2, 2009.

Today's verse: Is. 40:11. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

As we are in the beginning of the year 2009, I want to give you something you can hold on to all your life and the Lord as usual worked marvelously in assigning today’s verse to keep in our hearts. Here’s a promise you can be content about. Here’s the picture of the Lord we’ve often seen and heard about and for us who trust in Him alone, it’s a picture we’ll see unfold in our own lives as our Shepherd lifts us up tenderly to His bosom and caresses us with warmth and a love we will never experience anywhere else.

My friend, keep this in mind: God is our good Shepherd. He’s interested in us deeply. His eyes are on us and even in our darkest moments, He looks upon us tenderly waiting for us to tell Him about our pains and our sorrows. He knows how to pull us out of our sufferings and show us ways of comfort. It is not that we will be sleeping on a bed of roses, but even if a thorn were to scratch us, He’ll be there will the balm.

At the outset of the year, remember He loves you so much that there never will be another love of the same intensity. He desires you absolutely and will never forsake you. You cannot see Him, but that’s the only challenge He puts toward us…for then only can He gauge our trust in Him and declare: ‘this child does not even see Me but believes!’

As we move into the year, note the gates of heaven are open. There will be troubles and calamities in plenty but don’t forget, the Rock of Israel is behind you and He moves in front to face your problem if you but invite Him. As you read, say this small prayer in your heart: ‘Father, I might have never communed with you, but today, I surrender my all to You. Guide me and lead me this year towards the goal You have for me and let me always ponder on how I should please You than men. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.’