WHAT a cold, dreary morning! The snow covering the tops of everything, and the clouds so heavy that the sun’s rays can hardly struggle through them.
Poor sheep, what shall they do for pasture! But if they cannot get green grass now for food, God has provided other food for them, and given to man the intelligence to take care of them. The man in the field is driving them out, no doubt knowing where he intends to take them; but how different from the Lord Jesus, who is a Shepherd to all those who believe in Him! He goes before His sheep.
He first went to the cross, where He gave His life for His sheep, and He never asked them to follow Him there, but after He gave His life for them, so that they would not have to bear what they deserved from the hand of God for their sins, He now asks them to follow Him. That is, to live in this world in meekness and lowliness, gentleness and love, seeking the glory of God and having their joy in Him.
Can you say, dear reader, you are one of His sheep? If you can, there is a precious verse for you to remember. It is
ML 12/24/1916