Psalm 23 v.4
Shepherds in Biblical times used to
use a staff with a crook end for caring for their sheep. They could slip the crook end around a lamb that had wandered
off and fallen into a ditch and lift it out to safety and comfort. At other times the shepherd would use his staff to
send a wayward sheep back onto the right path, then again, there were always reluctant sheep, who were simply afraid to
go forward.
Many a Christian has found that our Good Shepherd uses His heavenly staff in much the same way. Sometimes we fall into circumstances beyond our control and need rescuing and comfort. Other times, we're stubborn, going our own way and need a firm hand to prevent us from causing even more trouble. Finally, there are those times when we are too timid to move forward and grasp what God has given us for the next stage in our lives. Then we need a firm, loving push! The Bible assures us He will take good care of us. As long as we are following Him, nothing can get at us, without first coming through Him! (Supplied by Peggy)