He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.
Devotional Thoughts
By David Wilkerson
Not only does our Lord rejoice over the returning lost — we are commanded to rejoice with Him.
"He calleth together his friend and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost…" (Luke 15:6).
Is there any lamb too lost, too far astray, that our perfect Shepherd cannot find and restore? If He has committed Himself to seek until the lost one is found — is there any question about the result? None! "For he feeds his flock like a shepherd, and gathers them in his arms; he is carrying the lambs in his bosom, and leading the ewes gently…" (Isaiah 40:11).
So we should begin to rejoice even now! For He who has promised, will fulfill his word. He has given us His great and precious promises to find and bring back our lost loved ones — so that we may look beyond all contrary circumstances and, by faith, rejoice in the fulfillment of His Word.
Be no longer sad or downcast about our lost and straying loved ones. The loving Shepherd of heaven is even now in full pursuit of them. He will scour the earth for them, if need be. He knows where they are — He waits only to lift them to His shoulder at the proper time. He has each one in view — but He wants the lessons to be learned first. At just the right time, the Shepherd will stretch forth His hand and rescue them. And, they will be ready — for He told us He WILL find them. He waits until they "lose their fight" and quit resisting.