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A Revisited Devotional from January 23, 2000.
John 10:11,14 – I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. (KJV)
It was baptismal Sunday in our church. I belong to a traditional church where infant baptism is the practice, and there were three children of varying stages of infancy brought to the Lord that day.
Following the celebration of baptism, the parents of one young boy, about one-and-a-half years old, joined with some friends to provide the musical interlude while the offering was being taken. I can't remember the song they sang, just the theme, which was how God is our Shepherd Who cares for us and will pick us up when we come to Him.
During the singing of this piece the young lad wanted to be with his mother, so he left his grandma's care where they were sitting in the next-to-front pew, and toddled to the steps leading to the platform. After standing and watching for a bit, he climbed the stairs. His mother was singing a solo part at that time. She just bent down, picked him up and continued singing.
What a beautiful illustration of how God, with all that He does, will take the time to pick us up when we need Him and come to Him!
Prayer: We thank You, Father, that You love us and look out for us, that, without words, You know when we need You, and that You are there to pick us up and carry us in Your loving arms. Help us to come to You in our time of need. Amen.
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Perfect.
Thank you for your message this morning.
Beautiful illustration of God’s care, Ruth. Thanks!
Good afternoon, Ruth,
Thank you for your beautiful message today. Our God is the good shepherd, and He knows when to pick us up and carry us to safety.
Blessings!
Beautiful memory Ruth.
Thank you for reminding us that the Good Shepherd is always ready to pick us up.
Blessings,
(ON)
Dear Ruth, it was special reading this devotional you had previously written. Yes, no matter what amount of time goes by, the Lord’s work remains strong and true. We need be so thankful that He is ever caring for us and in constant watch of our activities. Blessings for your very mindful and important words.
Good morning, it’s a very nice day.
Thank you for writing this devotional.
Out of the ordinary your writing shows us God’s love.
Just like a shepherd.
Blessings.
Dear Ruth Burkholder,
A simple yet uplifting and enlightening story.
Thanks for sharing it because it made me smile and lifted my spirits.
May God bless you,
(Ontario)
What a special story!
Also illustrates the blessing of family.
Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us again. Blessings.
What a beautiful illustration of how God, with all that He does, will take the time to pick us up when we need Him and come to Him! I am using your own words they just illustrate that no matter how busy God is, He has time to pick us up allowing us to be near Him.
Thank you.