You Led Your People Like
A Flock
I will
remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
Your
ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God? You are the God who
performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. With your mighty
arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
The
waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were
convulsed. The clouds poured down water, the heavens resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth. Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Your path led
through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints
were not seen.
You led
your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Psalm 77:11-20
Sheep alone are dead sheep, since they have no built in defense
mechanisms. That’s why border collies herd them, to keep them together. We are
sheep, and we need the shepherd to keep us close to Him, and He does.
As part of God’s flock, we who have trusted Christ are under His
guiding, protecting hand while being surrounded by the shielding presence of
others. We are part of a larger body of believers in which there is safety and
accountability.
As part of God’s flock, we’re protected by
Him and by each other.
Our Daily Bread –