The meditation below came in my email from Our Daily Bread. It was written by a woman who used to babysit my kids. I love how it gives a modern, positive and very accessible alternative to sheep herding. Most of us have no experience with sheep. But guide dogs? Heck yes!
There is some good meditation to be had here. Just off the top of my head … a guide dog is ready and waiting to lead, but it can do nothing if the blind person does not pick up the harness handle and say, “Forward” with complete trust in the dog. That’s a beautiful image, isn’t it?!
Meditation by Jennifer Benson Schuldt
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. -Romans 8:14
By the time he was 16, Morris Frank (1908–1980) had lost his sight in both eyes. Several years later, he traveled to Switzerland where he met Buddy, the canine who would help to inspire Frank’s involvement with the Seeing Eye guide-dog school.
With Buddy leading the way, Frank learned to navigate busy sidewalks and intersections. Describing the freedom his guide provided, Frank said, “It was glorious: just [Buddy] and a leather strap, linking me to life.” Buddy gave Morris Frank a new kind of access to the world around him.
God’s Holy Spirit gives us access to abundant spiritual life in Christ. When we accept Christ as Lord, God washes our sins away and renews us “by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior” (Titus 3:5-6).
Once we know Christ, the Holy Spirit helps us:
Experience God’s love – “Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.” – Romans 5:5
Understand God’s Word – Jesus said, “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you.” -J ohn 14:26
Pray – “The Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.” – Romand 8:26
Abound in hope – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
Today, as you think about your relationship with God, remember that the Spirit is your guide to life in Christ.
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