Mark 6:30-34 (NRSV)
Like sheep without a shepherd
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
MEDITATION—Today is Saturday Psalmody! Today, the meditation is offered as a psalm from my heart. If you would like a more traditional devotion, please search the archives for a title that appeals to you! (smile)
I AM the Good Shepherd
My Lord and my God
Look!
For I am striving to do your work!
I shared the Good News
And they heard me…
People want to know more
And many have become your followers.
I am so happy!
I want to do more and more in Your Name.
Wait?
Why should I wait?
Rest?
Why should I rest?
For Lord,
You know that there is much to do
Many places to go
Many people to meet
Many souls to save…
But, you do not save them...
Yes…
Well…
Souls for YOU to save then.
Come away with me
Rest a while
Eat a good meal
Sleep through the night
You will be stronger in the morning…
BUT…
But, the weight of ministry presses down on me Lord
The upturned and desperate faces of your children
Calling…
Calling…
Always calling…
Needing…
Needing…
Always needing…
Needing more…
But not from you.
I AM everything that they need
Listen!
Listen to me, now.
You need to rest a while
Sabbath a bit
Stop striving
Stop doing
Stop wanting
Simply come into my presence
Obey My Word
Obey My Way
I promise
You’ll get more done in six days, WITH ME
Then you can do all by yourself in seven.
Rest?
Yes, rest my child.
I see my children
They are like sheep
without a shepherd
But I AM the Good Shepherd
They will have everything they need
I will lead them, sustain them
Nourish, feed, and water them
I will rest them in safe places
I will carry them upon my shoulders
I will carry you upon my shoulders
When you are weak
I am strong
Let me help you…
Gently
rest
Up
on
My
shoulder
NOW!
Yes, Lord.
Thy servant hears
and obeys.
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Super job. Thats one of the reasons why I like Saturdays.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking, Sheep w/o a shepherd are like chickens with there heads cut off who are like us w/o Jesus. Lost! lol