“I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing.”
Jeremiah 23:3–4 NIV
If you ever have an identity crisis, here is a beautiful reality to fall back on. You are God’s beloved sheep. This truth is enough to outshine everything the world tells you, you are not. You can be confident that God has set you securely in His fold. He has elaborate plans to care for you, make you successful, and eradicate your fear and dismay.
Because your trustworthy Shepherd loves each member of His flock, you can trust Him to care for those you love as well as yourself.
Being God’s sheep means that you (or ewe) can reside in a peaceful pasture, green with peace and gladness at any time or place. When you feel a little beat up by life outside the pasture, you can remember that your Good Shepherd understands. He promises not to lose even one of His fold. He keeps a careful headcount and goes in search of those who wander off.
Thank You, Good Shepherd, for providing what I need in a pasture. I trust You to care for us all. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Emily Biggers.