What actions does God promise to take for His scattered sheep in Ezekiel 34:12? Text of Scripture “As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among his flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.” (Ezekiel 34:12) Key Actions Promised by God • He will personally look for His scattered sheep. • He will rescue them from every place they have been driven. • He will do this even though the circumstances are “a day of clouds and darkness” — times of confusion, judgment, or danger. What These Actions Reveal About God’s Character • Personal care: He does not delegate the search; He takes it on Himself. • Persistence: No place is too remote or threatening for His rescue. • Protection: Darkness and clouds cannot hinder His shepherding work. • Faithfulness: He keeps covenant promises to gather and restore His people (compare Ezekiel 34:11, 31). Connecting Scriptures • Jeremiah 23:3 — “Then I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the lands to which I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their pasture…” • Luke 19:10 — “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” • John 10:14-15 — “I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me… and I lay down My life for the sheep.” • Psalm 23:1-4 — The Shepherd who leads, restores, and guards through “the valley of the shadow of death.” • Micah 5:4 — The future Shepherd-King who “will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD.” Living It Out Today • Rest in His pursuit: No matter how far you’ve wandered, He promises to come after you. • Trust His timing: Clouds and darkness may linger, but His rescue is certain. • Embrace His gathering: Allow Him to bring you into fellowship with the rest of His flock. • Reflect His heart: Join Him in seeking and caring for the scattered and vulnerable around you. |
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