It’s fleece was white as snow…
Yep, I said “Maddie” not “Mary.” Here’s why:
Our contact took us to Giant’s Causeway, one of the four wonders of Europe! I had three requests: see the Causeway, see a REAL castle, and find Irish sheep!!! Yep, sheep made the list. All day long, it was a HUGE source of laughter for my team. I was obsessed! “LOOK– real sheep!” “STOP! I need a picture!!” “Oh no, a hedge, I can’t see the sheep!” “America, I found Irish sheep!” Nobody could understand why a Texas girl who lived on a ranch was so interested in finding sheep. I couldn’t really explain either. I just thought it was me having fun.
But, isn’t it funny how God uses these silly moments to get us where it matters?
The next day my team and I were discussing what we’d talk about in our next Praise & Worship session at the Lighthouse. And what comes to my mind? Luke 15! The Parable of the Lost Sheep! That God would use the story of a shepherd who would search forever for that 1 lost sheep to hit my soul… Oh, my God has a sense of humor!
How hard did I search for a real sheep but how often did I seek out those opportunities to meet real people? How excited did I get to walk up to a sheep but run from the person who wanted to talk because I wanted to get to the store? How many pictures did I take of the sheep but how many times have I told stories about how God moves in real lives? Ouch! That really brings it into perspective.
Lord, may I always remember the sheep and how important each one is to You. May I always be ready to find that one lost sheep and may I let Your light shine through me. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
