2 Samuel 1:1-27; Micah 3:1-4:8; Romans 9:30-10:21
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. Luke 15:5-6
What a picture: me, His sheep, held safe and secure on my Shepherd’s shoulders. He searched for me, found me and now we are headed home. And what is so amazing—His joy exceeds my joy. Let us rejoice together evermore. —D. Pickup
He, who in the hour of sorrow bore the curse alone;
I, who through the lonely desert trod where He had gone.
He and I, in that bright glory one deep joy shall share;
Mine, to be for ever with Him, His that I am there! —Gerhard Tersteegen