Read Isaiah 40:11
What a beautiful picture Scripture gives us of our Lord Jesus—the tender Shepherd who cares for every sheep in His flock. Among His people are the strong and confident, but also the weak, the fearful, and the weary. Yet His love draws no lines. The smallest lamb, trembling and unsure, is just as precious to Him as the strongest saint.
Lambs easily fall behind. They tire quickly. They wander without meaning to. But the Shepherd does not rebuke them or push them away. Instead, He gathers them with His mighty, gentle arm. He does not send an angel, nor delegate this task—He comes Himself. His care is personal. His embrace is secure.
How many times has He done the same for us?
When we were lost, He found us.
When we were too weak to stand, He carried us.
When we strayed, He called us back with mercy.
His patience does not run out. His compassion does not grow weary. His eyes never turn away from those who belong to Him.
Even today, He continues to gather the weak—the new believer, the doubting heart, the exhausted soul. The same arm that upholds the universe is the very arm that holds you close.
Reflection for Today
Am I resting in the Shepherd’s arm, or still trying to walk alone?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, my gentle Shepherd, thank You for holding me when I am weak and for seeking me when I wander. Teach me to trust Your care and lean on Your strength. Draw me closer each day, and help me follow wherever You lead. In Your tender name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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