When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.
John 10:14–15 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. Read the context "That's Neville... That's Roger.... That's Dorothy..." The shepherd can name each sheep even thought they look similar. How well does your Shepherd know you? As well as he knows the Father. Jesus knows you by name. He knows your fears, doubts, and worries. And he knows how to comfort you. Trust the Good Shepherd....
Rev. 7:15–17 They are before the throne of Godand serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the thronewill shelter them with his presence. ‘Never again will they hunger;never again will they thirst.The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Read the context The best leaders are forged through...
Ezekiel 34:15–16 I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice. Read the context God's people were led astray by terrible leaders and wicked kings. They needed a reset. The modern voices that call for attention are hardly better. You need someone to lead you back to the...