Eternal shepherd

God has always wanted us to do good, He has always lived looking for humanity to do good. And this is the job of a good father. In the same way, we do everything possible so that our children have the best education, instead, God is a kind Father, a Holy Father, and will always introduce us on the way, guiding us to do the right thing.

Our human capacity is extremely short, we lose our patience easily. Let us remember the story of Moses who, being the meekest man on earth, once lost patience with the people of Israel and struck a rock which God had only told him to speak to it. Moses did not spend more than 100 years leading the people of Israel and at some point lost patience, and remember again, Moses was the meekest man on earth.

Now, imagine, God was with the people of Israel all the time, He had to endure them in the desert, after giving them the promised land He had to see them again and again turn away from Him and go after false gods, however, God never lost patience, never released them to their fate, kept loving them and admonishing them to return to the way. In the same way it happens with us, God never tires of admonishing us, God is always there giving us strength when we are on the ground, He is always giving us comfort when we are sad.

It is true that God admonished the people of Israel with harsh words on many occasions, but it is also true that He never stopped speaking to them with words full of love and hope:

11 The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
12 Those from among you
Shall build the old waste places;
You shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach,
The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.

Isaiah 58:11-12

These words are spoken to the people of Israel after a great admonition for the terrible fast they did. And it is that God also tells us pleasant words in times of falls so that we understand the benefits we have in His fold.

Dear brothers, we serve a great God, an eternal pastor, the greatest personality that has ever existed, no one is like Him, only He is God. In your hands we are the most important people in the universe. Let us ask God to continue giving us strength and to keep holding us in His hands. Amen.

When we meditate on the patience and goodness of God, we realize that His love has accompanied humanity from the beginning. Even when we have failed repeatedly, His mercy has remained firm. This truth should fill our hearts with gratitude, because it means that God’s dealings with us are not based on our perfection, but on His unchanging character. He knows our weaknesses, our limitations, and the struggles that often overwhelm us, yet He chooses to guide us step by step, like a Father who does not abandon His children.

There are moments in life when we feel spiritually dry, when prayer seems difficult and faith feels small. However, it is precisely in those moments that God shows us His sustaining power. Just as He guided Israel through the wilderness, He guides our hearts when we walk through deserts of doubt, fear, or discouragement. God’s corrections, though sometimes strong, are always marked by a tender intention: to restore, to lift up, and to bring us back to the path where life flourishes. His discipline is never cruel; it is the loving hand of a Father who refuses to let us be lost.

This is why the promises in Isaiah shine with such beauty. God not only corrects—He rebuilds. He not only warns—He restores. He transforms ruins into foundations and wounded hearts into gardens watered by His presence. These images show us that the Christian life is not merely about avoiding sin, but about experiencing the fullness of life that God gives to those who walk with Him. In His guidance we find direction, in His voice we find hope, and in His promises we find the strength to continue.

Therefore, let us take refuge in the patience of God. Let us allow His Word to remind us that we are not alone and that His work in us is not finished. Every admonition is an invitation to grow; every encouragement is a testimony of His love. May our hearts remain steady, knowing that the same God who sustained Israel sustains us today. And may we walk confidently, trusting that the Father who never gave up on His people will never give up on us either.