Monday, March 21, 2022
Lord, You are good. You always do what is right, especially when a Christ-follower goes astray. You’re our Good Shepherd and we’re Your people, the sheep of Your pasture (Psalm 100:3). And like sheep, we wander occasionally, thinking our own pastures are greener. Gradually, Your voice becomes a distant sound. We’re unaware of the wolves lurking nearby, licking their chops. However, You’re faithful, desiring none to perish when we get off-track. Just like me, the psalmist was so imperfect. How he knew Your mercy firsthand. He realized he’d wandered again and didn’t deserve mercy, but he also realized Mercy is part of Your character. “Remember me in light of Your unfailing love, for You are merciful, O Lord,” he cried in repentance, heartbroken how he failed You again. “You, Lord, are good and do what is right; You show the proper path to those who go astray” (Psalm 25:7-8). You lead us home again.
Give me the discipline to stay close to You, Lord Jesus. I’ll recognize and reject the other voices wooing me, which are from the enemy. May I grow closer to You to the point I recognize no other voice except Yours, my Good Shepherd (John 10:11).
When I’m hanging out with You, Jesus, the sheep-eating wolves don’t stand a chance. Amen
THANKFUL 
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