"Sometimes we are rejected because the Shepherd wants to come along and pick us up Himself." I love this! I have the unfortunate character flaw of chronic fearfulness, which makes the imagery of Christ as my Shepherd all the more beautiful. When I am struggling with my fears it is a vast comfort to know that He is only one whisper away from being at my side, staff in hand to pluck me from the mire.
"He looked very kindly at the little shepherdess... but also with full understanding. He knew her through and through, in all the intricate labyrinth of her lonely heart, far better than she knew herself." - Hind's Feet on High Places
How sweet this quote is! That even when my pitiful flesh is quaking with fears and anxieties, He looks not on my cry with distaste or judgement, but with love and tender compassion. What a blessed relief it is that He understands and knows my heart better than I do. For when I am fearful of things I can't even explain, He knows what is causing that anxiety and how to stop it. His whispers of love pour into my heart, into my spirit, reviving and rejuvenating me in His presence. Flooding my being with love and thankfulness. Without Him I would be a wreck. This journey to hind's feet might not be easy, but through every moment of each day I know that my Shepherd is guiding me with precision and love, ever onward to the high places!
"He makes my feet like hinds’ feet,
And sets me upon my high places.
He trains my hands for battle,
So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation,
And Your right hand upholds me;
And Your gentleness makes me great.
You enlarge my steps under me,
And my feet have not slipped."
-Psalm 33: 33-36
"For the glory of God!"
