“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.” (Psalm 23:2)
When the pasture is dry and the grass is sparse and brown, sheep have been known to wander and stray looking for a single sprig of grass. It is when the sheep stray that they get in trouble from predators and other dangers. The shepherd must take seriously his responsibility to provide abundant, thick, green grass. It is only when the sheep are full, that they can be satisfied and lie down in green pastures.
Sheep are easily frightened by rushing streams of water. So when it’s time for the sheep to drink water the shepherd leads them to still waters where they can drink unafraid.
The Good Shepherd provides abundantly for the child of God. The Word says, “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) He settles and calms our fears, leading us by peaceful waters where we can drink the Water of Life freely. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusts in thee.”
Trust the Good Shepherd to provide the very best for you.
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