Led to Strength in Small Places
“The Lord is my shepherd… I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)
Yesterday, we felt wrapped in that promise. Beautiful sheep and their little lambs — grazing or lying down — literally in green pastures!
Carl and I found ourselves in the peaceful beauty of Lerwick, Scotland — a coastal town where time slows, the air feels clean and crisp, and the ocean hums a steady song.
Stone buildings, narrow streets, and kind, hearty people — it all felt simple and strong.
And yes — we “fell prey” to yet another excursion — but oh, this one had a purpose.
We were on a mission to not only see the pastures, the sheep AND the famous Shetland ponies.
Now let me tell you — these little ponies may be small in stature, but they are giants in strength.
For over 4,000 years, they’ve survived these rugged islands — wind, cold, rocky terrain, and very little food. They developed thick coats to endure the storms and steady legs to carry heavy loads across boggy ground. Farmers depended on them. Entire livelihoods depended on them.
And then history tells us something even more sobering.
In the 1850s, when laws changed, these ponies were sent deep into coal mines — small enough to fit into narrow tunnels, yet strong enough to pull loads twice their own weight. Thousands were used in dark, demanding places — quietly carrying burdens others could not.
Standing there, watching these gentle animals — I felt a nudge in my spirit. Isn’t that how God often works?
He doesn’t always choose the biggest or the strongest by appearance. He uses the willing. The steady. The faithful.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
And maybe — just maybe — what feels small in us is exactly where His strength shines the most.
Those ponies reminded me — we can be underestimated — and still be unstoppable in God’s hands.
Because when the Shepherd leads — He builds strength where the world least expects it. Now, let’s do our part to shore up our faith and mind muscles — to carry on faithfully — doing the Master’s business!
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