LBW #476, “Have No Fear, Little Flock”
Devotion
“Have no fear, little flock, for the Father has chosen to give you the Kingdom…” We already know what our inheritance is. We just don’t know the extent of it because it will be much greater and grander than we can see this side of heaven.
“Have good cheer, little flock, for the Father will keep you in his love forever.” What a wonderful promise that continues to fortify us against “the dark side.” God has us covered. We have the best insurance and assurance we could ever want.
Our job is to be faithful. Our task is to trust in the Lord. But even God gives us help with that as well: Our advocate, the Holy Spirit, is there to keep us in the fold and to keep us linked to Christ.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for replacing our fears with faith. Thank you for backing up your promises with your Son, Jesus Christ. His life, death and resurrection give us the assurance we need to continue as your little flock. In his name we pray, Amen.