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Song: The Lord's My Shepherd
Scripture: Psalm 23
When Jesus walked upon the earth, He looked at the multitudes following Him and noted that they were like sheep without a shepherd. People are no different today. Men still wander looking for drink, shelter, pasture, contentment, or protection while Jesus, the Good Shepherd, offers all these things.
Contentment. “I shall not want,” is the hope of the disciple. Can you say that and mean it?
Pasture. The Lord gives us green pastures in which to lie. He supplies all the sustenance we need. Are you really drawing your strength from Him?
Drink. Refreshment is given the follower who walks with the Lord “beside quiet waters.” Are you satisfied? Really satisfied? If not, why not?
Guidance. Jesus provides direction “in the paths of righteousness” to His sheep. Are you free from anxiety in your recent decisions? Did you consider what’s best for your soul, and for the souls of your family?
Protection. Those that call on the Lord as Shepherd have no fear in death’s shadow nor in their enemy’s camp. Are you ready to die? Are you sure? Do you pray for your enemies?
If these rewards are the inheritance of the Lord’s flock, we ought to take note when we see that we don’t possess them. In fact, we might wonder just whom we’ve been following.
Jason Moore
