something I read this morning {on 1 Peter 2:25}

For you were straying like sheep, but have now 

returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 

 1 Peter 2:25

{The following quote is from F.B. Meyer, 1847-1929}

Can you not see them?  They have broken through some narrow opening in the fence; 

have wandered afar to browse on the sweet grass that enticed them forth;

have been scared and driven by dogs, broken into smaller and even smaller companies, 

till at last, they wander alone or fall into pits, or lie feeble bleating with exposure and fatigue,

the easy prey of lion or wolf.

Far from the fold; torn, wounded, driven;

panting with alarm;

splashed and draggled with filth;

certain to perish, 

unless rescued by the shepherd.

Such were all of us.

We were as "sheep going astray."

How shall we ever sufficiently adore 

the Good, Great, and Chief Shepherd of souls? 

That He did not leave us to our hapless fate,

but came after us--down mountain rent,

through thorny brake, over jagged flints,

seeking until He found us, and, laying us upon His shoulders,

brought us back.

We "are now returned."

Safe, sheltered in His fold.

Listening for Him to call us by our name.

Bearing His name branded on us.

Not dreading to put forth to new duties,trials, or temptations,

because so sure that "when he putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them;

and His sheep follow Him.

{taken from F.B. Meyer's commentary on 1 Peter 2:25}