Zechariah 10: 2 For the teraphim utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; the dreamers tell false dreams, and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer from lack of a shepherd.
In this scripture, Zechariah likens the people of Israel and Judah to wandering sheep. They lack direction because they are looking to the wrong things.
I'm a believer. I've given my life to the Lord and step by step He seems to be more and more in charge of what I do. Like the people of Israel and Judah however, I am prone to loose focus and find myself wandering aimlessly. I usually don't see it coming either. For some reason or the other, to follow the Lord requires constant attention and adjustment. I like to use sailing as an analogy for the Spirit-lead life. To stay on course requires constant changes to the sails and tiller to compensate for the changes in the wind, waves and current. To relax and let it ride will shortly lead to disaster or to being blown to and fro by the wind. I like to relax, particularly when things are going well. Because of this, I seem to spend too much time trying to regain lost momentum. It can be very dangerous too. I have been given The Good Shepherd to lead me through this life and into eternity. The joy of being included in His flock is certainly worth my attention and efforts to follow where He leads.
Father God, please develop in me a heart that is attentive to You. Let me always remember the dangers that You have saved me from and call my spirit to remain close to You. Amen.
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