The Great Shepherd

As I have been worried about my friend, seeking the Lord to rescue him, to bring him back to the fold, He has been faithful to remind me of who He is. He is the Great Shepherd...in Ezekiel 34:11-16 the Lord reminded me that He will go after His sheep that have been scattered, He will bind up the broken. He also reminded me that it is He who will perfect, confirm, and strengthen us through our trials (1 Peter 5:10). And it is through many tribulations that we enter the kingdom of heaven (Acts 14:22b).

I have no reason to fear for my friend, the Lord is faithful to perfect him until the day of Christ, He will go and seek Him out and return him to the fold, He will bind him up and heal him. Just as He did for me and many others I know. It is through these trials that I have become confident in who my Lord is and His abilities and unconditional love for me.