“Then Jesus said to them, ‘All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered. But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.’” Matthew 26:31-32. (NKJV).
“I don’t get it, Grandfather.”
“Remember your hiking trip last summer?”
“No way I could forget. We were lost and scared.” Grandfather nodded.
“Because your leader got sick and couldn’t guide you.”Eyes large, Timmy continued. "He was unconscious part of the time. I’m glad that guy came along who knew what to do.”
“Then you understand how it is when the leader is unable to guide you.”
“What’s that got to do with scattered sheep, Grandfather?” he asked, head tilted.
“We wander like sheep thinking all is well until wham! Something happens. We’re not in control, we panic. Until our Shepherd who was raised from the dead makes Himself known. He grabs us with the warrior handclasp. He won't let go.
“The Lord told us we would stumble but He’s holding us by His hand and His power. He promises nothing can separate us from Him.”
“I’m glad the Lord Jesus is my Warrior Shepherd.”
“I’m glad, too, Timmy. So glad.”
Kingdom Thinking. The Lord Jesus loves me. He gave His life for the flock, rose again to buy me back from the enemy. He loves me with an everlasting love and promises never to leave nor forsake me. He offers the same promise to you. Won’t you choose Him?