Thursday, July 07, 2005
GREENER GRASS
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For years I had heard of this place, read about it many times. It was on my 'to do' list - as soon as possible. Finally an opportunity came up so I could go. I was almost afraid to be excited. Actually going could mean a big let-down after such a big build-up. Long story, short: Got there; had a good time; enjoyed it very much. It was wonderful, and yet.....couldn't help but think, it's not so different from back home.
Does the grass always look greener in other pastures? For the entire three years our family lived in Germany, while my husband was in the army, we saw firsthand a modern day shepherd. Our apartment overlooked a pear orchard, and this man would move his herd of sheep around in the valley to graze. On the days we could see them below, the shepherd was always in their midst, never far away.
Several years ago I read a book by Philip Keller, a pastor who actually did sheepherding in South Africa at one time. I believe the title was, "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23". The author had all sorts of great insights and information on the characteristics and habits of sheep. There are good qualities, yet they often will do things to get themselves in real trouble, if left to their own devices. Apparently, without a shepherd, or someone to watch over them, rescue them and retrieve them, they would seldom survive.
The bible likens us to sheep, and Jesus is the Good Shepherd. What a wonderful thing that He is. Sticking with Him and the herd, we will have care and protection and no need to look for "greener grass".
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Sally I. Kennedy, author of "Words from the Heart" and "52 Little Parables from Ireland" (Creation House Press) ©2005 http://www.sallyikennedy.com sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net
PRAYER
"Lord Jesus Christ, your death brought life for us. Fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may walk in freedom and joy as a child of God and as an heir with Christ of an eternal inheritance."
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