The Good Shepherd - Memory
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The good Shepherd leaves the 99 for the one 1 lost sheep. It’s a demonstration of the Father’s heart – continually thinking of the one that’s gone away. Joy is derived from reversals to good than celebration of already secured – it’s a progressive heart and doesn’t rest on laurels nor dwell on achievements. The lost Sheep, the prodigal son – all have His attention and His focus than others that they may yet return, that His joy may be full.
Where might the lost Sheep have gone?? The Shepherd knows it loves to follow the scent of the greens in the wind – could it have been led astray by promise of pastures away from the Shepherd’s lead?? Is it cold?? It was only sheared this summer and winter is here… how does it fare?? Has it been attacked by wolves and ravaged savagely??
Does it bleat crying out for help and assistance in harsh conditions?? Is it lonely?? Overcome by emotions and it’s solitude… desperate for it’s shepherd?? It’s a wayward Sheep, that’s why it got lost in the first place but must it be abandoned?? Sheep are meek, docile and amiable but this one just keeps it’s head down and goes on it’s on own lead.
The prodigal has tasted the good life but wilfully chose momentary pleasure and lowly living. Must he be abandoned?? Must life go on and their memory discarded?? A consequence of their choice??
But such is not the Father’s heart – though they may be undeserving, yet still they have His attention and concern. Though He is rich in multitude of flock and aptly catered for, yet His attention is focused on them. Happy they may be where they are….. Integrated into another flock or surrounded by similar pleasure seekers – regardless, the Father heart desire is set on them.
The Lost Sheep would be found and the wayward son would certainly return – for the Father’s heart seeks and it calls. Who can resist?? Their memory would not be forgotten and their reconciliation would be to much joy. The present joy or despair while away would only help bring back to Him – there are no substitutes for His love or lead.
The heart of the Father perpetuates their memory even when gone and it’s set on their return. They would be reconciled and their retained memory shall live.
The good Shepherd leaves the 99 for the one 1 lost sheep. It’s a demonstration of the Father’s heart – continually thinking of the one that’s gone away. Joy is derived from reversals to good than celebration of already secured – it’s a progressive heart and doesn’t rest on laurels nor dwell on achievements. The lost Sheep, the prodigal son – all have His attention and His focus than others that they may yet return, that His joy may be full.
Where might the lost Sheep have gone?? The Shepherd knows it loves to follow the scent of the greens in the wind – could it have been led astray by promise of pastures away from the Shepherd’s lead?? Is it cold?? It was only sheared this summer and winter is here… how does it fare?? Has it been attacked by wolves and ravaged savagely??
Does it bleat crying out for help and assistance in harsh conditions?? Is it lonely?? Overcome by emotions and it’s solitude… desperate for it’s shepherd?? It’s a wayward Sheep, that’s why it got lost in the first place but must it be abandoned?? Sheep are meek, docile and amiable but this one just keeps it’s head down and goes on it’s on own lead.
The prodigal has tasted the good life but wilfully chose momentary pleasure and lowly living. Must he be abandoned?? Must life go on and their memory discarded?? A consequence of their choice??
But such is not the Father’s heart – though they may be undeserving, yet still they have His attention and concern. Though He is rich in multitude of flock and aptly catered for, yet His attention is focused on them. Happy they may be where they are….. Integrated into another flock or surrounded by similar pleasure seekers – regardless, the Father heart desire is set on them.
The Lost Sheep would be found and the wayward son would certainly return – for the Father’s heart seeks and it calls. Who can resist?? Their memory would not be forgotten and their reconciliation would be to much joy. The present joy or despair while away would only help bring back to Him – there are no substitutes for His love or lead.
The heart of the Father perpetuates their memory even when gone and it’s set on their return. They would be reconciled and their retained memory shall live.
Labels: Faith, Love, Redemption, Service
posted by Lekan Lijofi Ministries | 10:19 PM
1 Comments:
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"Sheep are meek, docile and amiable but this one just keeps it’s head down and goes on it’s on own lead" : I thought this might also mean when we does trust God's leading and direction or listen carefullie to his Will by rushing into our lusts...and also I believe we can sometimes be very prodigal, (as in drift away from him in our hearts) in our actions even though we claim to be in LOVE with God...
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