I wandered far from the fold where I was safe.
It wasn’t long until I found I’d lost my way.
I cried with fear as the night began to fall.
One more lost lamb, but I heard the Shepherds call.

He saw my steps as they walked right into the dark.
Though I went astray, I never once left his heart.
That night long ago, how I still recall.
When I lost my way, then I heard the Shepherds call.

He left the fold to search out one that strayed.
Left ninety-nine for there was one to be saved.
There on that ledge one-step would have ended all.
I felt a hand, and I heard the Shepherds Call.
(Words and Music by Gerald Crabb)

One night long ago the Shepard found me and I so thankful He did. I was in desperate trouble and my life was just about over. I didnt think I could make it through another day. My life had lost all meaning and I was about to be committed to a mental hospital again. I wanted to die. I mean I really wanted to die.

In a nasty cell, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi I called out to a God, I had known years before but I had strayed away from all faith in God. I remember one night calling out to him with a broken heart and He came. In fact, He was already there just waiting for me to turn to Him. I remember the peace that flooded my heart.

I remember thinking I was to bad to call on God. Yet, now I know that feeling of worthlessness was wrong. He loved me and He did hear my cry for help. When I get discouraged, in life, I go back and remember that moment long ago when I cried out and He was there just for me.

If God could love someone like me and I know He can love you. He loves you so much. No matter what you have done in life, He still loves you and allowed, His only son Jesus to die just for you. I have hard time trying to understand that kind of love but I know He loves me and I know He hears the desperate because he heard me when I called. If He can hear me I know He will hear you if you call out to Him.

I have never regretted that moment in time and that moment in time has given me strength to press on even when times are bad. I know He hears me when I call and He cares when no one else does. I live to tell the story of Gods love for me because He really is my Shepard and I am His sheep.

Dr Bob Wilkerson is founder of Challenger Christian Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others recover from life altering circumstances. Dr. Bob is a motivational speaker with true life story of God’s power to change any individuals life. If your Church or organization is looking for a dynamic speaker please email him today.
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