NOTE: Today's devotional was received from a Devotional Family Member and is being passed on to you. It contains some very simple and wise advice.
"Advice from a Shepherd"
Sometimes, if a sheep herder has a lamb fall into a hole or get tangled up in briars, the shepherd will often leave it there until it is completely exhausted. He will need to wait in order to prevent the animal from trying to fight against the rescue attempt and possibly injuring itself even more.
The shepherd will stand nearby, watching and protecting the lamb. Once the animal is too tired to fight, it becomes a simple rescue. The shepherd will get the animal, feed it, water it, and nurse it back to health. The sheep will then realize its need for its shepherd and will trust and follow him from then on.
Guess who is called the "Good Shepherd?" Jesus is! Please understand that YOUR Shepherd is watching, protecting, and waiting. He may not rescue when you want Him to, but He will rescue you. You simply have to stop fighting!
Pastor Carnes
