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"He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom." -
Isaiah 40:11
Who is he of whom such gracious words are spoken? He is THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Why
doth he carry the lambs in his bosom? Because He hath a tender heart, and any
weakness at once melts his heart. The sighs, the ignorance, the feebleness of
the little ones of his flock draw forth his compassion. It is his office, as a
faithful High Priest, to consider the weak. Besides, he purchased them with
blood, they are his property: he must and will care for that which cost him so
dear. Then he is responsible for each lamb, bound by covenant engagements not to
lose one. Moreover, they are all a part of his glory and reward.
But how may we understand the expression, "He will carry them"? Sometimes he
carries them by not permitting them to endure much trial. Providence deals
tenderly with them. Often they are "carried" by being filled with an unusual
degree of love, so that they bear up and stand fast. Though their knowledge may
not be deep, they have great sweetness in what they do know. Frequently he
"carries" them by giving them a very simple faith, which takes the promise just
as it stands, and believingly runs with every trouble straight to Jesus. The
simplicity of their faith gives them an unusual degree of confidence, which
carries them above the world.
"He carries the lambs in his bosom." Here is boundless affection. Would he put
them in his bosom if he did not love them much? Here is tender nearness: so near
are they, that they could not possibly be nearer. Here is hallowed familiarity:
there are precious love-passages between Christ and his weak ones. Here is
perfect safety: in his bosom who can hurt them? They must hurt the Shepherd
first. Here is perfect rest and sweetest comfort. Surely we are not sufficiently
sensible of the infinite tenderness of Jesus!
See Also:
Daily Devotional: Today With Jesus
Daily Devotional: My Utmost for His Highest
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