“He shall feed His Like a Shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
-Isaiah 40:11 KJV
In this verse, Isaiah compares our God to a shepherd who cares daily for a flock of sheep. We, like sheep, have a tendency to wander and go astray. Sheep fall into traps or are killed and eaten by predators. But a shepherd’s only priority is the care and safety of his flock. A shepherd must be strong enough to carry a wounded ewe or to ward off wolves from a stranded lamb, but caring enough to nurture them and lead them to green pastures.
God is not just mighty; He is merciful. He is not only strong; He is tender.
Jesus doesn’t keep His distance. He gathers us, carries us, and draws near to us. In our weakness, He lifts us up. In our confusion, He leads. When we’re overwhelmed, He doesn’t demand more than we can give. He walks with us gently, personally, and with deep affection.
Jesus would stand among the people of Israel and say, “I am the good shepherd.” In doing so, Jesus connected Himself directly to the heart of Isaiah’s prophecy. The care, compassion, and closeness described in Isaiah 40:11 finds its fulfillment in Christ.
This is who our Shepherd is. Powerful enough to rule the universe, yet loving enough to carry us close to His heart.
SHARE YOUR FAITH!
The best thing we can do for someone we care about is to model God’s kindness and reflect His love.
LET US PRAY!
God, Our good Shepherd, thank You for carrying us close to Your heart. Lead us today with Your kindness and care. Remind us that we are never alone, and give us the strength to trust You as we follow You.
In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
