good guidance

He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

Proverbs 10:17

Picture the sheep being guided by the shepherd. When it begins to wander, the shepherd will gently use his rod to steer it in the right direction. If the sheep still doesn’t correct itself, the shepherd will have to use more force. Occasionally, the sheep might get completely off course, and this could distract other sheep who will easily follow the wrong path.

This is how the Bible likens our spiritual journey. 

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traveling afar

“May the Star of Bethlehem, which shone down from above, keep shining in your heart and in the hearts of those you love.”

Helen Steiner Rice

Mary has her baby.

Born of God and Mary, he is Emmanuel, “God with us.” Immediately, God begins to reveal the Son who is destined to become king, a ruler to shepherd God’s people.

First the Shepherds, tending to their sheep, come and watch over him. Then, overjoyed, the wise men find him in Bethlehem and kneel before the baby.

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