Live like a lamb
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by David Folker
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‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom’ (Luke 12:32).
Have you ever thought it odd that Jesus often referred to his followers as sheep? From the above translation you can imagine it intended as an endearing term, but being called a lamb is still a bit … insulting, don’t you think? After all, sheep aren’t exactly known for their cognitive prowess. I can only imagine the disciples’ reactions to being directly addressed by Jesus as fluffy, cute and ultimately unintelligent livestock: ‘Did he really say that?’
It isn’t the first time God’s children are administered the same figure of speech, and when the Bible repeats the same picture in a variety of contexts, it isn’t by accident. There is something to learn here. Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd. If we are the sheep, that means he is directly responsible for our wellbeing. What a liberating truth!
I don’t know about you, but I am actually pretty cool with living like a lamb. There is something so freeing about realising that you have a protector. A guide. An advocate. A loving Saviour.
Living like a lamb doesn’t mean that there won’t be trouble, nor does it mean that we are oblivious to the dangers around us. Living like a lamb means submitting to the ideal that we have a Shepherd. And you can bet he stands ready to move on our behalf – if we would only let him.
My Lord, you are my shepherd. I am your lamb. I am happy to be called as such. May I awaken daily with the peace that comes from submitting to the protection of your mighty arms. Amen.
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