The Shepherds are thirsty.

MORNING THOUGHTS ☕️

This morning, right as I was waking up, I saw an image of a shepherd (dog) leaning against the side of a white porcelain bathtub…almost lifeless…so thirsty and it was trying desperately to crane its neck to try and get a drop of water out of the tub.

What an image.

I imagine it’s a picture of the shepherds…both in the church AND in the filed….almost lifeless…so tired…desperate for refreshing for themselves.

Two scriptures came to mind.

“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” - John 7:37

“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

Did you notice the PRESCRIPTION in both?

COME. TO. ME.

Oh, we can preach about him, talk about him, believe in him…be leading in HIS name…be ministering to the masses…be in the field working and reaching people FOR him.

But.

If we don’t learn to COME TO HIM…I mean really, really come to him and rest and just be and sit at his feet…we will always end up lifeless, worn out and thirsty….no matter how good the work we are doing is.

Busy is not a badge. Rest is required. Refreshing is mandatory.

The shepherds are thirsty.

xox.eb