Reading the Old Testament can be very rewarding.  And I am not talking about the most popular places there. For example, this morning I was reading Zechariah 10:6-12 . What a powerful yet different way to hear how God cares for his flock.

As you read it, be amazed how many times God says “I will” (13!)! It’s like God’s saying “I’ll do what needs to be done for them”. God is having compassion, gathering, signaling, guiding, answering, bringing his children home.

You can own this message too. God is active in your life. God is doing whatever needs to be done for you. Rest and revel in this message. God has not forgotten you. God is right there with you, walking with you, guiding and strengthening and empowering you.

Remember that God loves you and cherishes you. Remember that God is active in your life even when you don’t feel it. Remember that God will do everything what needs to be done for you.

And when you do remember: rejoice! Rejoice and share the good news with others! God cares for his flock. God will do everything what needs to be done to bring us home. God is active – Hallelujah!

 

Gracious God,
Thank you for caring for us.
Thank you for doing anything to bring us home to you.
Thank you for encouraging us and being active in our lives.
You are everything we need.
You are always more than we need.
Be praised forever and ever.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen

Q4U: Do you know God is active in your life? How do you know it? Does that change your behavior in any way?

Be blessed, my fellow pilgrim, as you revel in God’s love and care!

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