(John Angell James, “Christian Progress” 1853)
“He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.” Isaiah 40:11
Dwell upon the love and tenderness of our Lord Jesus!
Notice who are the objects of His care: “the lambs,” which means not only those of tender age–but also those who have been newly converted; those who are young in Christian experience; and also those whose temperament is naturally timid, whose strength is feeble, and whose danger is great.
Yes, you are the objects of Christ’s special attention, care and solicitude! You are those whom He takes up in the arms of His power, and of His love! He knows . . .
your weakness,
timidity,
your dangers!
He will exert for you . . .
His tenderest sympathy,
greatest vigilance,
His mightiest power.
This expression however not only conveys the idea of great care of the weak–but the exercise of that care with a view to their preservation and growth. It means not only that He will . . .
cordially receive them,
provide for their safety,
be concerned for their comfort, and
accommodate His conduct to their needs–
but He will also nourish them through their infant existence, and raise them up to maturity and strength.
Let every lamb of the flock of Christ –
therefore, go to Him by faith and prayer, and say: “Blessed Jesus, I come to you as a poor, weak, and trembling creature, doubtful of my own continuance, and alarmed at my numerous difficulties and enemies. I flee to You as the helpless lamb to its shepherd–when hungry, to feed it–or when pursued by wild beasts, that he may defend it.
Lord, take me in the arms of Your power and love–though I am so poor and helpless a creature. I will hope in Your nurturing power and love, that I shall continue to grow, and that You will one day rejoice in me, as one of the flock which You have purchased with Your own blood!”
“You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture.
You are My people, and I am your God.
I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!” Ezekiel 34:31
“Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd;
He will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes!” Revelation 7:16-17
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