Keep the Flock!

'One of the young men answered,
“I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem
who knows how to play the lyre. He is also
a valiant man, a warrior, eloquent,
handsome, and the Lord is with him.”
Then Saul dispatched messengers
to Jesse and said, “Send me your
son David, who is with the sheep.” ' 1 Samuel 16:18-19 https://my.bible.com/bible/72/1SA.16.18-19


Guess what David did after he was anointed King?

He went back to being a shepherd. 

I'm not sure about you, but that is amazing. He did what he knew how to do best, SERVE and PROTECT his sheep!

God's timing is perfect and his wisdom is beyond our comprehension. Saul was chosen by GOD to make a point to Israel. They were being punished because they wanted a King instead of trusting in the Lord. He knew that Saul, who had such promise, would stumble terribly. He would lead Israel away from him. He let it happen. BUT, all along he had David in mind. David was the perfect choice for King. He wasn't a perfect person, but a perfect choice because he followed the Lord, even through his failings.

David was a true servant leader. He was valiant. He was talented. He was a warrior. But, most importantly, he loved the Lord. Even through his list of talents, David was dedicated to taking care of his sheep and the Lord knew he would give that same dedication to his people.

All of us are given a flock to watch over. We all have a family. Some of us are given others to watch over. We are leaders of Churches, MC groups, mission teams, or leaders at work. Our number one goal is to watch over, keep, the flock. Even if we are "annointed king", our number one goal is to protect our sheep. We can only do that with the help and direction of the Lord. God gives us the skills to watch over our family, friends, and co-workers as long as we follow him. We are not perfect leaders but we follow a perfect God and THAT IS ENOUGH!

Dear Lord, we come to you in prayer for our families and friends. We are not always with them but we know YOU are and pray you watch over them throughout every moment of every day. we know YOU are the answer to life's questions. We know that letting YOU lead and guide our path is the only way to travel the life you have granted. We love you Lord. We love you more than anything in our lives. We praise you for the grace you provide us and are humbled that you, the creator of all things, choose to spend time with us. Amen!