May 21, 2023

Every morning as we wake up and the worries of yesterday try to follow this brand-new day that we have been given. If we are not careful about the way our morning start then things can spiral out of control quickly. The best way to start any day is by being grateful and thankful; then digging into God’s word to see what he has for us to learn today.

If we would just follow the Shepherd and adhere to his commands, we will see how smoothly this life can be lived. When we want to worry and let anxiety get the best of us, its because we haven’t allowed the Shepherd to have complete control.

When Jesus is our shepherd there will be no need of anything. Everything that we need and want he will provide. What is the difference between a need and a want? A need is something that we can’t live without while a want is something that we can live without. However, King David, the writer of this Psalm said that he will not want. What does that mean? He will lack nothing. We will lack nothing.

Everything that we need and want he will supply. The only way that we can have this guarantee is if we allow God to be in control of our lives. In the second verse the shepherd tends to the flock by leading them to a place where they can be replenished and restored.

God is the one who restores and replenishes us each and every day. We can thank him by placing complete trust in him and forsaking worry and anxiety as we look to him.

Who do you think provided for us, who led us to green pastures and still waters? God did. He is our provider, the giver and sustainer of life.

Trust in our Shepherd, he only wants what’s best for us and he will never lead us astray. Can we truly say the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want?

Dear Jesus, You, are the Great Shepherd and I want to place my trust fully in you. Thank you for leading me to green pastures and still waters. Help me to remember that you are in control at all times. Everything that I have right now you have provided and I’m so grateful for your provision. Thank you for giving me the confidence to say that you are my Shepherd and I will not lack any good thing. Amen.

Have a blessed Sunday, be safe and healthy. God bless us all.