Today’s Devotion
Topic: The Greatest Shepherd Of The Flock
Text: Psalm 23: 1- 2.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters. Amen
Verse 1 – “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” This is a very powerful statement that needs careful reflection. Any attempt to replace “the Lord” in the verse will amount to nothing. We couldn’t replace “the LORD” with my husband/wife is my shepherd, or my job/work is my shepherd, or my father/mother is my shepherd. You will still want if any of the above is your shepherd. Some people have been disappointed by their spouses in life, others have lost their jobs which they thought to be the source of their livelihood.
Brethren, when the Lord remains your shepherd, there is nothing in this world that you will lack or want. We can boldly confess this when we have absolutely surrendered to Him and trust Him in all situations. More so, Psalm 24: 1, quotes the earth as being the Lord’s and its fullness thereof. Jesus also encouraged that we seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto us (Matthew 6: 33).
It is interesting to know that God is more prepared to bless us than we are even prepared to receive from Him. However, we often get so overwhelmed with the events of this life that we neglect Him to the background in almost everything we do. We seek and chase after everything that promises anything but can’t even find the passion to seek the Lord for provision.
Verse 2 – “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me besides the still waters.” Every shepherd leads the flock to a place where he can find pasture. How wonderful it is to know that the Lord being our Shepherd causes us to lie down (dwell) in green pastures (abundant blessings). It is also a place of constant nourishment as both the “green pasture” and the “still waters” remain readily available for all who thirst and hunger.
Begin to pray now, repent of each day you failed to see the great provision of God in your life and complained bitterly to those around you just because you had a need that was yet to be met. Pray for the grace to see beyond your circumstance in order to perceive the abundant blessings in Christ for your take.
You see, God promises to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus. Confess this to possess; until your life becomes one rich oasis in the middle of this dry and deserted land.
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