Wisdom from the Psalms

[ladylovesJesus]

Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

On their own, sheep will starve. They do not have enough sense to move on to greener pastures when their own is stripped of foliage. They will wander off into traps, standing helplessly while predators stalk them. Of all God's creatures, few are more helpless that sheep.

It is interesting that God calls us His sheep. WE so often think that we have complete control over our lives, and yet we really are helpless. We need to admit our weaknesses. When we admit weakness, that is our strength, because then we understand our need for God. God will protect us, provide for us, guide us from place to place, and never leave us alone. He truly is the Good Shepherd; the best shepherd we could ever hope to find. We need a shepherd. Thank goodness we have the finest.

Prayer:

Lord, I have difficulty admitting that I cannot do everything on my own. Help me to see that leaning on Your strength is not weakness at all, but power beyond measure. By Your wisdom I am saved. Amen.

 

[Chad]

I love this simple verse which itself is a simple truth of GOD's love, watching over us. Just amazing how powerful yet simple this truth is coming from Jesus Himself!

Matthew 6:25-27

25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

 

[Sleepy]

Yes we think because we are eating the grass and getting some satisfaction. We are able to look after ourselves, our freedom can give us a false sense of control and when we aim to fill our stomachs further, we stumble off the track and forget the bigger picture.

Thank you for this parable like story... It puts a picture in my mind that seems easier to understand