Tender Guidance

Gail Dudley
2 min readOct 13, 2024
Photo by Klaus Kreuer on Unsplash

Devotion 108, page 292

LET’S REFLECT ON ISAIAH 40:11: “He cares for his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” The phrase that particularly resonates is “gently leads.”

Contemplating this verse, we’re reminded of the compassionate care provided by our heavenly Father. Much like a devoted shepherd looks after his flock, our Lord gathers us near to His heart, safeguarding and gently guiding us. The image of being carried close to His heart beautifully symbolizes His profound love for us. This passage encourages us to place our trust in His guidance, recognizing that He leads us with tenderness. His gentle leadership serves as a comforting presence and guidance in our lives. Let’s embrace this truth and find solace in the embrace of our gentle Shepherd.

Call to Action

Isaiah 40:11 offers us a powerful image of our heavenly Father’s tender care: “He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.” As we reflect on this, let’s embrace the comfort of His gentle leadership and trust in His compassionate guidance. Just as a shepherd lovingly cares for his flock, God holds us close and leads us with grace. Will you allow His gentle hand to guide you today?

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Gail Dudley
Gail Dudley

Written by Gail Dudley

Audacious Advocate. Sitting at the intersection of people, prayer, and politics ~ Host of News in Motion broadcast and founder of EVERBLOOM.