Feeling like you're at the bottom?

I can't put this into my own words so I'll quote it just as Dr. Charles Stanley wrote it in my In touch devotional (Saturday's). "In the ancient world, the man who held the lowest position in the household was given charge of the flocks. He had the responsibility of leading the sheep to new pastures and fresh water, defending them from predators, and finding the lost ones when they strayed. But his was a humble job because it was menial and indelicate. The shepherd lived amongst the flock and slept across the doorway of the fold to keep the sheep in and the wolves out. This was filthy, smelly, and thankless work.

Yet Christ sat among His followers in the thick of ancient culture and said, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11, 14). Remember you read a moment ago that tending the flock required lying across the doorway of the sheep pen? Well, Jesus did exactly that—He became the door for us. He sacrificed His life for the great flock of humanity so that anyone who chooses to believe in Him may enter God’s fold (John 3:16). And once inside, we are provided for, sought when we wander, and protected from enemies." End quote from Dr. Stanley *

I don't know your situation, but if you have days where you feel like you are in the lowest position around; just remember that our great Lord purposely put Himself in that position so He could save us. Maybe you are in a better position than you realize ... maybe the Lord is using you to "save", help, nurture or lead others. God made you. He loves you. YOU have a purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

If you feel "at the bottom" today just remember there is only one direction to go and that is up ... God has a plan for you, as your good Shepherd, He will lead you and be with you every step of the way. Trust Him. Talk to Him. Read His word. I recommend the 23rd Psalm today.

Go be a blessing ...