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Maundy Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
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Scripture: Luke 15:4 (NIV) – “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” Message: In this Lenten season as we prepare ourselves for Good Friday and Easter, let us remember the Good Shepherd who cares for us, even when we wander away or face uncertain paths. Recently, my son experienced the shepherd’s heart as he chased his own donkeys after they escaped during Hurricane Milton. When the wind and the rain caused his flooded gates to loosen, his 4 donkeys got out and ventured down the street, wandering all the way to the busy Highway 44 in New Smyrna Beach. He was filled with worry, knowing the dangers that lay ahead. But just as he feared the worst, some kindhearted truckers stopped and blocked the road, allowing him to draw his donkeys back to safety with a handful of Dorito chips. How often do we, too, find ourselves adrift – lost or caught in overwhelming currents? And how often does God, our Shepherd, pursue us, using unexpected kindness and grace to bring us back to safety? This story of truckers stopping traffic for the wandering donkeys reminds us of the unexpected ways God works to rescue us from danger and restore us to His fold. Prayer: Lord, as we journey through this Lenten season, thank You for being our Shepherd and Protector. Like my son who pursued his donkeys, You chase after us when we wander, guiding us back with gentle grace. Help us to trust in Your care and to be open to the kindness of others You place in our path. May our hearts remain watchful for Your presence, and may we find joy in Your faithful, unrelenting love, so that we can share Your love with others. Amen. Kitty Kovic 2 of 2 |
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