Title: The Shepherd's Care for His People
Text:
Psalm 23:1-6 (ESV)
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Observation:
Isn't it wonderful to know that the Lord watches over His children; that He is with them all of the days of their life.
There is never a time that the Lord is not present; He is always leading His people wherever we go; in whatever circumstance we may be going through.
The Lord is a mighty good shepherd; in fact, He is a great shepherd. He will lead you, care for you, restore you, and walk daily with you; in life and in death. Even your enemies cannot harm you when the Lord is for you.
Do you know Him? Is the Lord you leader; your company keeper; is He your protector and provider? God is alright; He's amazing.
What about you? Are you a Christ follower; are you a child of God? If so, this is His gift to you; don't leave it unopened. Is there room in your heart for the Savior and Shepherd? If you are His, this is His promise to you.
Psalm 23:6 (ESV)
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, I praise and thank You for being a God who loves and cares for Your children.
Father God, I am so glad that You belong to me, and that I belong to You. Lord, I am grateful that Jesus is my Savior and my Shepherd. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
"All the way my Savior leads me;
Oh, the fullness of His grace!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father's blest embrace.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way."
Source: http://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn.php/h/701#ixzz2Zs9moxrm
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Acts 6:4 (KJV)
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Thanks to the reader who read the post on Psalm 23 today. I wrote on July 23, 2013 these words:
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is a mighty good shepherd; in fact, He is a great shepherd. He will lead you, care for you, restore you, and walk daily with you; in life and in death. Even your enemies cannot harm you when the Lord is for you.
Do you know Him? Is the Lord you leader; your company keeper; is He your protector and provider?