The Lord is My Shepherd

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. (Psalm 23:4)

In this psalm, David is saying that God, who is our shepherd, provides us with protection even when there is danger present.
 
He knows he doesn’t have to fear any evil because of God’s protective presence.
 
Just as a shepherd uses the crook of his rod to pull back his sheep from falling, so God does the same for us. The shepherd uses his staff to fight off wolves and other predators who seek to devour the sheep. 
 
How many times has God pulled you out of a pit with his rod? How many times has God protected you from enemies that sought to harm you? Physically and spiritually? 
 
Sometimes the path we are on can feel dangerous.
 
Thankfully, even if there is danger present, we don’t have to fear.  We know our shepherd is right by our side. 
 
God designed us to go through life with Him present in every moment.
 
Every second of the day.
 
When you awake each morning, take on your challenges with God by your side.
 
Know that no matter what is before your path, you and God can handle it together.
 
Whether it’s a simple everyday task, or distressing circumstances, your shepherd is there with you. 
 
Today, choose to invite Him into whatever it is you are doing or going through. No matter the darkest valley, life will be better having God by your side. He will not let you down!
 
“Heavenly Father, thank you for going with me and before me in every season of life. Even when I walk through dark valleys and danger is present, I know your protective presence is there to guide me. I know whatever challenge I face, I am equipped to handle it because you and I will do it together. Amen.”


Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!



My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) 
 
Sheep are vulnerable animals. 
 
Their defense mechanism is to run. 

Unfortunately, they are also prone to wander away from the herd. 
 
Apart from the flock, they are especially susceptible to attack. 

So…the role of the shepherd can mean the difference in life and death for them. 
 
Likewise, the Lord is our Shepherd. 
 
In many of the same ways that the shepherd cares for his sheep, the Lord cares for us. 

He lovingly guides, protects, and provides for us.
 
When we step away from Him and His Word, we are vulnerable to our enemy’s attacks.
However, by staying close to the Lord, we find peace and have confidence in His care. 
 
When the verse tells us we shall not want, it means that we shall not lack for what we need

Ask the Lord, your Shepherd, to provide for all your needs. Like the vulnerable sheep rely on their shepherd’s care, draw close to Jesus, trusting Him to provide. Come near to Him with joy and thankfulness, acknowledging that He knows what you need and is more than able to come through for you! 
 
When I read this devotion it blessed me. I pray after reading this you are encouraged to stay even closer to The Shepherd. Every day God thinks of you Psalm 68:19, Every hour God looks after you 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Every minute God cares for you 1 Peter 5:7, because every second He loves you Jeremiah 31:3. 
 
 
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!