Our great Shepherd is awesome

 Psalm 23:1-2 

The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters...

We have a great Shepherd indeed, one that would give up everything for us. Which is why this verse reminds us, or reveals to us that we lack nothing, as we have everything in Christ. The verse further tells us that He makes us lie down in green pastures and lead us in quiet waters, this gives a picture of rest, complete rest in Him, where we worry about nothing, everything taken care of. Green pastures gives a a picture of abundance, provision and rest. That is what the Lord wants for us. Quiet waters gives a picture of calm, no turmoil, no stress, no anxiety just complete rest. 

Obviously, if you don't have anyone watching over you, taking care of your business and your future, it is understandable that you would lie awake at night, stressed about all sorts of things, possible break-in, bankruptcy, sickness, accidents, food, shelter, basically everything. But because we have the great Shepherd, who cares deeply for us, who is considerate of our every need, our wishes and our future, we rest at night when we are supposed to. Not because we are naïve, but because we trust He is watching over us. He has proven Himself over and over again. We know that we can have our full trust on Him, that He will provide protection, healing, strength, peace, provision for all our needs and so much more. There's a say that cautions us that either we work and God rests, or God works and we rest! The choice is ours...I choose rest! I hope you do too...



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