Allow Him to Pick You Up

“He will feed His flock like a shepherd;
He will gather the lambs with His arm,
And carry them in His bosom,
And gently lead those who are with young.”—Isaiah 40:11

This passage is one of my favorite images and descriptions of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and how He cares for His flock.

When a lamb breaks a leg or suffers an injury, the shepherd will reach down, gently pick up the lamb, and lay it across his shoulders and around his neck. He holds the front legs in one hand and the back legs with the other, one near his heart and the other near his head. Then the shepherd walks with the lamb, carrying its hurting, tired little body.

You might be feeling broken and bruised right about now. Family issues loom over the holidays. People get sick from being tired and under pressure.

You’re trying your hardest, doing your best, but Christmas is full of high expectations. You want to make the season bright and cheerful for everyone you love!

Let me encourage you to let this be a season where you take a deep breath and pace yourself. Allow Jesus to humble Himself, bend down, pick you up, and carry you across His broad shoulders. Allow yourself time to rest in Him, worship Him, and find strength, peace, and joy as we celebrate His first coming.

Remember, our deliverance came in the form of a baby born in Bethlehem. The Kingdom of God invaded the earth with healings, miracles, deliverance, salvation, sacrifice, resurrection, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit!

He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. But never forget Him as the loving Shepherd who will tend to your wounds and gently carry you.