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This is probably one of the most well-known and frequently read Psalms. But as I read it again, something different catches my attention: “The LORD is my shepherd”. The psalmist is not just referring to a collective or corporate perspective of the LORD’s provision to all, but there is a personal touch to it: the LORD cares for my needs, my safety, my directions.
A lot of us are often taught not to be too “individualistic” and that our prayer should not be always about “me, me, me”; but when we over-correct ourselves, we forget that the LORD does care about every individual’s thoughts and feelings; nothing is too big for Him, and nothing is too small for Him.
The same also applies to how we look at Jesus’ Sacrifice on the Cross. Yes, He died for all our sins. Yes, He loves us all. But let’s not forget that Jesus’ Death and Resurrection are also for each and every one of us. He loves me. He died for me. His Resurrection and the Promise of His Second Coming provide an Everlasting Hope for me. He longs to reconcile me with God the Father. He longs to have a personal relationship with me.
This personal relationship is like the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep. Jesus is our Shepherd. He provides, just as how a shepherd brings his sheep to green pastures and still waters for food, drink, and rest. He guides, just as how a shepherd leads his sheep along the right path that goes to the right destination. He protects, just as how a shepherd uses his rod to club down wild animals and his staff to keep his sheep in safe space. This is further elaborated in John 10 where Jesus said that the sheep hear and know the shepherd’s voice, and the shepherd calls his own sheep by name (John 10:3). Jesus is the Good Shepherd who will even lay down His Life for His sheep (John 10:11).
Let’s hold onto the Goodness of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, and what He has done for you. He provides, He guides, He protects. He laid down His Life for you so you can have an Everlasting Hope to be reconciled to God the Father.
Prayer:
Praise Jesus Christ for being my Good Shepherd who provides, guides, and protects. Thank You Jesus Christ for leading me to green pastures and still waters, and for laying down Your life for me.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
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When I have hope it becomes a ripple effect. The hope gives me faith, gives me patience in Gods timing. Hope has taught me to trust and to love again. I have learned in my journey that everything has a purpose even the pain. It has refined me and God used it for a purpose. My God took away my addiction as well as the addiction of other family members. He has restored health. He let me become a nurse at 50 years old and put me in detox center. I get to share hope with others who are at their worst. I get to share Jesus with so many and my biggest blessing is seeing them walk into our church on a Sunday morning or a Tuesday night. I could go on and on about all the blessings because God is so good. It all started with someone giving me a little HOPE when I had none and other believers added to it. In this season of lent I pray that we can all be HOPE dealers and lead others to the flock. Have a blessed day. I just got a sprinkle of joy added to my hope❤️🙏😇
The personal relationship we have with God is amazing. The Lord is my Shepherd. He makes me lie down. He knows my thoughts from afar. He guides me. He forgives me. As it says in Psalm 139 it is too much for me to grasp. Thank you Lord.
What an incredible thing…. a personal relationship with an all powerful, eternal, loving and just God. He created us and made us precious enough to die for…. thank you Jesus.