Ezekiel 34: 12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. 13 And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country.
If we know anything about sheep, we know that they are skittish, frighten by just about everything, prone to be scattered in different directions at the sound of any noise. So, a shepherd has to keep careful watch over his flock of sheep, ready to guide them in the right direction and protect them from danger.
Jehovah Rohi (The Lord Our Shepherd) is just as diligent; He is not a passive shepherd who is slack in the care of His sheep. He isn’t a hired hand —who does as little as possible to provide food and guidance, nor does He simply point out a pasture or water and tells us to go for it.
I am so thankful that the Lord doesn’t run the other way when He hears our cries for help, He sees us in trouble, and He knows every pain we suffer, the tears we shed, and the hurts we feel. But, most of all, he rescues us and brings us back to Him, and He knows when to make us lie down for a time of healing and restoration.
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
You are Jehovah Rohi, the Lord, our Shepherd. We thank you for always taking care of us, for guiding us so that we don’t take the path that puts us in harm’s way. Thank you for providing for our needs and ensuring that your rest is available to us so that we are restored. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
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