He has risen! He has risen indeed!
"So the community of
the Lord will
not be like sheep without a shepherd." Before leaving earth Moses was
asking the Lord to appoint a leader for the people.
I remember
when I was in my late twenties. I was lost. I was searching for meaning for my
life. I wanted someone to help me. When I picked up my bible and read these
words "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down his life for
the sheep." I was blown away! I was discovering that I needed Jesus to be
the center of my life. I was lost and now I was found. In my weak and lonely
state I knew I was loved and not alone.
As I
grew in my faith I understood as Moses understood that everyone on earth was created
with a need for a shepherd. A good shepherd desires is to lead, protect and
care for every one of his sheep. Moses was such a great leader that he did not
think about himself. His concerns was for the people that he was called to
lead.
Easter
is a time to reflect on God's final loving sacrifice when he brought his son to
earth and let him die on the cross for you and I.
I cannot say it enough, God's grace "blows me
away."
God in his infinite love held out his hand and beckons us to
Him with the deepest desire to lead us. You no longer need to be a stray sheep.
Look at the cross this Easter and know how much Jesus loves
you. As you pray for others to know Jesus personally you will be blown away of
how God answers your prayer. Never give up praying for each person to
know Him.
Prayer: Jesus thank You for being my good shepherd. I
pray for ____________(name the people) to discover that You can lead them too.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
I find it hard to not get submerged in Easter from the stand
point of cooking, cleaning and picking out trinkets for my grandson. While I
prepare I think of family time, each of us sharing and enjoying all that God
provided for us. I picture us singing in
church “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” where we will be submerged in the story
and glory of God.
Have a blessed day!
Love from
above,
Elaine James
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