David, a Shepherd for the People
Image credit: Carolyn Pikoulas and the Diocese of Erie |
Today's Jesse Tree readings are filled with the scriptural imagery of shepherds that permeates both the history and the life of Christ. We again see a call to leadership beginning with the Spirit, and an anointing. These themes appear over and over again in the Bible. We see in them our call to love and lead, and to be caretakers while at the same time being cared for.
Today think about people who you care for or "shepherd". Pray for the wisdom to guide and love them as Jesus would.
Today's Focus: David a Shepherd for the People
Symbol: The shepherd's crook (alternative image is the harp)
Scripture: 1 Sam 16:1-23-17:58, 2 Sam 5:1-5, 7:1-17
Yesterday's Focus: Samuel, the Beginning of the Kingdom
Tomorrow's Focus: Elijah, Threat of False Gods
Thank you for having these symbols they were great for my jesse tree at my house :)
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