God wants to bless us…

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for your evil deeds, declares the Lord. Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the Lord. 
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ 
“Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when they shall no longer say, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt,’ but ‘As the Lord lives who brought up and led the offspring of the house of Israel out of the north country and out of all the countries where he had driven them.’ Then they shall dwell in their own land.” (Jeremiah 23:1–8)

Before this trip I prayed for the usual: good weather, safety, health, etc. but I also prayed for a clear view of Mount Denali. It is the highest mountain in North America and creates its own weather clouds. Many come to Alaska and cannot see it at all. On the train ride we were told only 1% get to see the top of it out of the 30% who get to see it at all. So I asked God to give us a 1% view, and He did! All that came after that was lovely but that answer to prayer was spectacular.

Devotions came later as we got on the train very early for this eleven hour trip and God makes another move that blesses me. His people had been led astray, but He promised to bring them back, give them a perfect Shepherd, who became their righteousness and mine too, and give them a forever home.

Jesus, You are incredibly good and perfectly able to do what is best for Your people. However, it is those often daily surprises that put great joy and increased love for You in my heart. I’ve been filled all day with praise for You, Your creation, and Your kindness. Thank You so much.