I Am His Sheep.

Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of min
e enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

“The Lord is my shepherd” – I am His sheep.This sheep shall never be in want. This sheep is well blessed and well catered for. Every need is met. This sheep is well defended and protected. This sheep sleeps peacefully and walks in safety.

My Shepherd makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters. My shepherd restores my soul. He knows just when I need it. He is always watching me and sees when I am tired and broken. He knows when I need quiet and calm, rest and strength. He restores me when I am weak and heavy hearted.

He leads me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His own name. Those paths are just and true. Walking those paths is to walk in the light as he is in the light. I enjoy fellowship and friendship with my shepherd along those paths and it is only His grace and mercy that allow me such a privilege. I glorify His name and praise Him for His goodness to me along those blessed paths. They are straight paths, sometimes a climb and a struggle but He demonstrates His power and mercy through me as I walk with my eyes and feet towards Him.

Even when faced with the prospect of death I am not afraid. I am not afraid. Death does not worry me. I admit that sometimes I take my eyes from my shepherd and get a little anxious but then… Ah but then… My precious shepherd directs me and guides me with his rod and his staff. Sometimes the prod is painful, sometimes the staff is sore but it is a joy and a comfort to know that I am back on His loving path, headed to safety and home.

Even when I am surrounded by enemies he makes me to feast and celebrate in His safety and surety. He fills me with joy and gladness when the enemies surround me.

My shepherd anoints my head. He elevates me beyond my station. He promotes me above and beyond my status. He makes me a ruler, a judge and a priest. My cup of blessing is filled and being filled and is overflowing with blessing! There is no limit nor measure to his provision and goodness.

Every single day of my life goodness and mercy will follow my footsteps. It’s a wonderful thought to know that my shepherd not only leads me but follows me also. He knows the way that I take. He sees how I carry my head. He sees when I am struggling, or wandering off in a wrong direction. He sees when I am stumbling and it’s then He, in his goodness and mercy, will stoop down to carry  me.

And “I will” live in His house forever. For all eternity I will live in His presence and provision. Beyond time and comprehension I will live with my shepherd, in His blessing and abundance. :)

All that is required of me is to follow the shepherd; to hear His voice and heed His voice. He makes me, He leads me, He restores me… He does it all! What an incredible God we serve. What a wonderful shepherd I have! Is He yours?