Friday, November 6, 2009
Diseased Sheep
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:35
I heard this wonderful quote today from the English theologian, Richard Sibbes:
God takes care of poor, weak Christians that are struggling with temptations and corruptions. Christ carries them in His arms. All of Christ's sheep are diseased; and therefore, He takes tender care of them.- Richard Sibbes (1577-1635)
Did you catch that last line? All of Christ's sheep are diseased; and therefore, He takes tender care of them.
What a needed reminder!
We're not expected to have our act together in order for Christ to carry us. In fact, it's actually the opposite. It's because we need to get our act together (and can't) that Christ cares for us the way He does.
What a blessing! He knows the depth of my sin and struggles - He sees me for who I really am - and precisely because of this, He takes tender care of me!
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