When the waters saw you, O God, they were afraid, and the depths of the sea trembled. The clouds poured down rain; thunder crashed from the sky, and lightning flashed in all directions. The crash of your thunder rolled out, and flashes of lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook. You walked through the waves; you crossed the deep sea, but your footprints could not be seen. You led your people like a shepherd, with Moses and Aaron in charge.

Psalm 77:16-20

You cannot see God, but you know He is there. Unseen, He leads His flock. He does not fear the currents and storms of life. His strength and courage are infinite. The Shepherd leads us through the help of other people. Moses and Aaron led the Israelites, and He was with them both. He leads us in the wise counsel of a father or mother, in the strong grip of a godly friend, in the loving encouragement of a caring husband or wife, in the gentle touch of a young child.

Good hands are reaching out to help us. Our Lord is a tough and tender Shepherd who leads through perilous crossings to the other side. Have you put your hand in His?

God tells us to burden Him with what burdens us.

Our Daily Bread – November 12, 2002