Constant Guidance

Isaiah 53: 6

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way…….

Sheep are not the brightest stars in the sky.

Middle Eastern Shepherds say, that the flock will follow a trail of grass, right over a cliff, if the path leads in that direction.

Obviously, this kind of animal, or in this case person, needs to be tended.

Sheep are defenseless and  fearful, and they need constant protection.

They’ll eat just about anything, and so they need to be guided to safe, lush, green pastures.

The lives of sheep literally depend on the shepherd, who is responsible for their care.

Why God chose to refer to his people as sheep, can be a little unsettling.

But once we get to know the nature of sheep, and the nature of people, maybe God was not all that far off.

Don’t we tend to wander into some dangerous places from time to time?

Don’t we get involved in things, that could be detrimental to our spiritual health?

Some sheep leave the flock, for sometimes greener pastures, without sending out a warning sign.

It’s not so much an issue with their intelligence, but their lack of maturity.

So where does that leave us? In constant need of guidance, direction, provision and protection.

So which path are you on today? Are you on your own path, not aware of the trouble that’s just brewing up ahead?

Or on the other hand, have you recognized your need of a shepherd, who will tend to you faithfully, lovingly and honestly?