Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
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| sheep free from Pixaby |
for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
During my childhood, I had the measles three
times. Back then, we didn't have vaccines against that annoying disease. The German
measles put me in bed, in a darkened room, for at least a week. My mom made sure
I rested, fixed me my favorite foods, and watched over me. Even in the darkness, I knew my
mom was there.
As a mom myself, I've watched over my children; helped
them through illness, surgery, and life's heartaches. You see my mom loves me,
and I love my children.
Maybe you've not experienced a mother's care or a father's
love. Maybe loneliness surrounds you, disappointment overwhelms you, or sorrow
embraces you. Even in our deepest hurt, there is one who cares. God loves you.
We are not alone. We are the people God cherishes. "We are the people of his
pasture, the flock under his care." He calls each one of us to come
to him. He wants to pour his love and hope over us. God's not in the business
of watching people suffer. His desire is for all people to reach out to him.
Even in the darkness, God is near. He wants you to come to him for comfort and
peace.
When the world overwhelms, and the loneliness
creeps in, look to God. Invite him in. He's waiting, nearby, ready to embrace
you and pour his love over you.
Kari Job sings about God's nearness, that she is
not alone. He goes before us and never leaves us. He's the one who loves us more than
we can imagine.