“We
all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and
the Lord has laid on him the
iniquity of us all.” Isaiah
53:6
It has been universally accepted that sheep are
dumb animals. Apparently this is not at
all true. The reason sheep have a strong
flocking instinct and follow the one directly in front of them is because,
aside from their shepherd’s protection, it is the only way they can ward off
predators. When a threat is near that is
not the time to act independently. Obviously,
though, some sheep do go off the
beaten path, perhaps to get that one luscious looking tuft of green grass. This would be representative of the verse in
Proverbs that says, “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it
leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25).
Mankind has the mark of sin.
He’s carried it since the Garden of Eden. God knows all too well man’s propensity to
make poor choices when given the option, yet He still gave us all a free will.
He wants man to voluntarily serve Him, not serve Him as a requirement. Man has proven God right in that he has repeatedly
gone his own way. Man has trampled on
God’s good favor and still thinks they are right with Him because they believe
in His existence. Man’s lifestyle is a
stench in the nostrils of Jehovah. Only
the blood of Christ can rid the stench.
Only Christ’s blood can pay the price owed for all our sins.
For those who strive to live a life that is pleasing to the
Lord, there is peace and hope for the future. God is with you wherever you go
and will never leave you, just as the Shepherd never leaves his flock. Christ took on our sins willingly and as a
result made us free. Enjoy that freedom
in the name of Jesus. Until next time,
walk with the King and be a blessing!
Reference used:
Sheep101.info/stupid sheep
