This week it was time to wean our first three lambs, the triplets. They are eight weeks old and over 40 pounds, so it was time. They don't like it at all, nor does their mother. They are letting us know by their constant pacing and their pitiful "baaaaaaaas". My mother's heart wants to rescue them from their misery, but I know it's the way of life and they need to grow up.
It's like what Jesus has done to me at times in my life. He has led me away from people and places that felt like a perfect fit and placed me where I feel uncomfortable. I feel too crowded or maybe too loose. I feel abandoned by Him. But I know that He is working behind the scenes to give me everything I need to grow up and eat the solid food of His Word.
"You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn't know how to do what is right. Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong", Hebrews 6:13-14. NLT
Beautiful, spiritual lesson! Thanks
ReplyDeleteIsn't it true Peggy? I think there are times in our lives when doors seem to open, and then there are times in our lives when doors seem to close. But God wants us to endure any situation or setback until the right open door is made known to us!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and good luck weaning your triplets! :)
Denise
Thank you Peggy for sharing. Hugs to you dear one.
ReplyDeleteHi Peggy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. This morning I was giving thought to 1 Peter 2:2 during my morning devotional time.
"as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby"
How crucial that milk is.
Blessings,
Ken