Tag: sheep

September 15 @ Amos 1-4

Amos 1-4 (NLT link) Discover His heart: He speaks through those He chooses to deliver His message I must admit that I have a certain affinity toward the prophet Amos.  He was a shepherd who had visions!  Minding his own business and tending sheep in the countryside just south of Bethlehem, he started to receive visions from the Lord.  Perhaps…

August 23 @ Psalms 99-101

Psalm 99-101 (NLT link)  Discover His heart: “We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.” @ Psalm 100 The first scripture that I remember singing, at least knowing that it was scripture, was Psalm 100.  We were youth pastors at the time, and the youth sang it, a lot, and that was good.  I recall thinking during those…

July 21 @ Ezekiel 31-36

Ezekiel 31-36(NLT link)  Discover His heart: He is the Shepherd who never fails us, never leaves us @ Ezekiel 34 Shepherds and sheep – right up my alley!  While writing the devotional book, Intimate Moments with the Shepherd, I had the joy of visiting sheep farms where I met dozens of shepherds and hundreds of sheep.  I’m sure the shepherds…

February 22 @ Psalms 21-23

Psalm 21-23 (NLT)  Discover His Heart: He longs to guide us, heal us, protect us, comfort us and cover us with the oil of His blessings @ Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.  He renews my strength. He guides me…