Sheep are mentioned over 500 times in the Bible... Sheep are symbolic of God's people. It's no surprise that most nativity scenes have the sheep and the shepherd. BUT... have you ever thought that there are two shepherds in the nativity scene?
Shepherds were the first to hear from the angels that a baby was to be born... the angels came to them in the fields and delivered the news. They were told not to be afraid. It's often been said that sheep need shepherds because they aren't very smart. We are that way... we know what the Bible says... we know what is right and wrong...and we know what to do in just about every situation.... but we fail every day. No day is perfect... we pass judgment, we think ugly things, we let the little green monster come out in us... without a shepherd to guide us.... we would wander around aimlessly without hope. We need guidance daily.
The Christmas Story is one of hope for us... we are given a shepherd in the form of a baby to guide us, lead us, and direct our lives. Are you like the lost sheep that is bleating and can't find your way? Are you over somewhere you shouldn't be and hoping you don't get in trouble? Are you bullying a few other sheep to staying in the corner with you? Are you hurting another sheep by not letting them run when the shepherd calls?
We are in the Nativity Scene... we are the little sheep that surround the Savior... We only need to follow Him to have eternal life. As you stare at your nativity scene, I hope you realize your part in that story many years ago.
The title of this blog is "Ewes not fat~ Ewes just fluffy"... I love this saying because it calls us to look at perspective of situations... When ewes are looked at... people think they may be fat, lazy, dumb.... but from another perspective... we look at a ewe and think they are fluffy... full of warmth... and soft to the touch....
Where are you tonight? Are you fat or fluffy? I am somewhere in between the two.... our goal should be "fluffy".... Have you read your Bible today, have you thanked God for your blessings today, have you asked God to show you the good things with the hell you might be dealing with in your life, have you asked God to please lift the sorrow or hurt that is in your life away? Let Him guide you... let Him be your shepherd.... you can find happiness, your way, and your hope in Him.
And I'd much rather be known as fluffy instead of fat!
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