Yesterday a 91 year-old widow and I were discussing Psalm 23. We talked about the faithfulness of the Good Shepherd. An extremely important part of the Psalm is the fact that the sheep would not want or be left in need of anything. It is a very comforting truth to share with one who is facing a loss of any kind.
To know that Jesus is with you and he will be providing for you allows even the one standing at the edge of life to be at ease. To know that it is the Shepherd, not the sheep, that will meet our needs allows us to rest peacefully in his arms. If...
If what? If we allow him. If we let go of the control of our lives, then the Shepherd leads, restores, guides, comforts, prepares and appoints. But if we foolishly attempt to make our own way, chart our own course, try to take his place thinking our own selves sufficient, we make a terrible mistake that will leave us in want.
As Jesus promises, "Come unto me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest" (Mt 22:28). It is in turn to him not in turning things around that brings peace. Jesus will save, Jesus will heal, trust him. Jus' Say'n.
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