Scattered to Gathered

Bible Reading Today: Jeremiah 30-31

Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.

Jeremiah 31:10

God has reasons for moving us. Shifting our focus. Sometimes distancing us from others for a time...we may feel out of place for a while, but again, God has reasons for it! The main reason is usually to point us in a direction which leads us closer to Him...sometimes we are led astray from all that's familiar in order to be led closer to Jesus so He can be more familiar to us! We sometimes need to be in a position of loneliness & separation so we are more aware that we need to seek The Lord. And so, God scatters. But then, He gathers! Not only does He gather us to Himself, but He opens up doors of Spiritual influence-people who can encourage us and speak life into us! This usually comes by committing to coming to church! As the Scripture states, "He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock." Don't be afraid of scattering & stepping out of your comfort zone to grow closer to God, because you will land straight into the Arms of The Comforter Himself!