Sheep Dogs

Today I read the first two chapters of Song of Solomon and chapter six of Ezekiel. Haha, toooootally opposite of each other! In SOS, the Shulammite woman and Solomon proclaim their love for each other in the most adamant language, while in Ezekiel, God describes the horrible things that he is going to inflict upon the rebellious Israelites. Chapter six ends with the statement-- "Then they will know that I am the Lord."

It really does work like this, doesn't it? Like when Katrina hit, or other natural disasters, people seem to always recognize (though blame) God.

I believe as Christians we should watch out for the same things in our lives. Are we only recognizing God when he brings troubles and tribulations into our lives? Yes, they may be a means to draw us back to Him (imagine that troubles are sheep dogs rounding up the sheep), but why were we straying so far in the first place?

As rich Americans (rich compared to most of the world), even the poorest of us have everything we need to survive. We're fat, happy, and have no blatant persecution as Christians. It can be really easy.

So my point is, let us not stray so far from the shepherd that the only time we recognize or spend time with Him is when the sheep dogs come nipping at our heels!

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"Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise"! (James 5:13b)

In Christ,
Ellie

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