Jesse entrusted the family’s flock to his youngest son, David. He was a good shepherd; the sheep trusted the one who watched over them and fearlessly risked his life to protect them from danger. But the young sheep keeper's confidence was not in himself; his trust was in the Lord (1 Sam 17:34–37).
God sent His only Son to die for the
sins of all people, making way for us to spend eternity in heaven with Him. We
are God’s sheep; He entrusted Jesus with the care of His flock. The Good
Shepherd gave His life for us and cares for His Father’s sheep until God calls
us home. As we focus on Thanksgiving this week, let’s do as David did: acknowledge
the source of our hope, strength, and care, and as David’s sheep, trust our
Keeper, the Lord God. He is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory every day.
“O come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our
maker. For He is our God, and we are the sheep of His pasture, and the sheep of
His hand.” Psalm 95:6–7
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