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Life Like a Lamb
Somewhere
among the rolling Irish and Scottish hills, lies a mystical peace that draws
man to its countryside. The melodious song of a bird in the grass, the carefree
breeze off a tumultuous ocean, and the reminiscent mentality of days past—these
all pull on a heart searching for peace. And in amongst the waving grass stands
a solitary shepherd with his following.
The bond of a ewe and her lamb is
mesmerizing as she shelters and protects her young. Her complete trust lies in
the hands of her shepherd. She knows her master will do everything in his power
to protect her and her lamb.
As the lamb begins to grow, he too
learns the boundaries of the shepherd’s circle of protection. Young as he is,
his shy nature makes him avoid contact with the shepherd. If the shepherd
approaches the lamb, he will submit to the master’s tender caress; but will
make no initiative to seek for the devotion of the shepherd.
As he matures, he realizes the
potential that the shepherd has for his young life. The lamb no longer is shy;
but contrarily, responds in a passion longing for the shepherd. He now craves
the caresses of the master and dwells in the shepherd’s presence always.
So many people are longing for that
same care and affection, as the young shy lamb. We are God’s witnesses of peace
to them. We are to reach out our hand to them just as the shepherd does his
lambs, gaining their trust. As the world’s eyes are opened to the passionate,
fulfilling life God has for them, they will crave the caresses of the Master
and find peace in the Shepherd. As the lamb builds a relationship of love and
respect with the shepherd, HIS shepherd, so Christians across the globe strive
for a stronger relationship with God. We are to be the light to lead the world
to the Shepherd, OUR Shepherd.
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