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Life of a Sheep
In the Word
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters (Psalm 23:2).
Of the Word
Sheep are peculiar animals. They are by nature flocking creatures and will instinctively follow a leader, even to their demise. The psalmist pictures the Lord as the Good Shepherd who leads His flock to pastures where they can eat and rest and to quiet waters where they can drink and be refreshed.
Jesus Himself says, βI am the good shepherdβ (John 10:11a). He abundantly provides for our daily needs. He does not lead us to dried-up pastures with dangerous waters, but lovingly leads us to green pastures with still waters.
In Jesus we will never be lacking. In Jesus we will never be in want. God promises β¦ those who seek the Lord lack no good thing (Psalm 34:10b).
Walking with my Lord
Jesus, my Shepherd, lead me to the green pastures and still waters of this life. Give me the confidence to know that in You I lack nothing. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Water of Life. Michael Heckmann, author. 16/28 Β©2013 Lutheran Womenβs Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright Β©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
