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January 27th – Psalm 23:2-3

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Psalm 23:2-3

The duties of a shepherd involve more that just the physical care of the sheep. Living among the flock, the shepherd is everything to it; guide, physician, protector, and pastor. David, a former shepherd himself, knew how to care for his sheep because he personally experienced the loving care of his heavenly Shepherd, God. And the same loving care God gave to David, He gives to us as well. His blessings redeem the days of our affliction, fears, insecurities, etc. And when we look back over our past, we see how His precious love covered and healed the painful experiences. For as Psalm 30:5 reminds us, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”. Our heavenly Shepherd quenches our thirst from the cool, still waters of His Holy Spirit! And by these blessings to which our Father leads us, we will find our souls restored; our whole being invigorated, and our spiritual life reborn.

Blessings,

Mari

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July 26th – Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23 is one of the most popular passages in God’s Word. And even those that have never read a Bible can recite the beautiful song of comfort written by David. When we receive Jesus as our Savior, we join the flock of the Lord, with Christ as our Great Shepherd. With His unbreakable rod and staff, the Lord comforts and frees us from evil. How? The shepherd’s rod was one of many functions. It could kill an enemy threatening any sheep, or poke a bush to find a snake. With its crook it grabbed and rescued wayward little lambs, bringing them back into the safety of the fold. And at night each sheep was touched by the rod in counting, ensured all were present and none lost. All done with the greatest of care and love. And just like the sheepfold protected by its shepherd, our Lord and Savior will be by our side protecting us through even the darkest of valleys.