Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- October 22, 2013
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1
No one lacks anything when they are cared for by the Lord who provides everything. He may not give His children all they want, but His extravagant goodness provides all they need. God’s stature as the Great Shepherd over His sheep is without comparison. No bank account can account for the One who owns all the wealth of the world. No insurance policy can cover the assurance of Him who gives eternal life to all who believe. God’s total care is comprehensive.
We lack nothing, when we hand everything over to God. We are free when we are unshackled from our stuff. Yes, some will say we are silly, even irresponsible to see the Lord as our provider. But God’s wisdom is foolishness and far out to those who view Him as distant and impersonal. Matters of the spirit are only discerned by the Spirit, so those who have yet to taste of the Spirit’s goodness cannot see and understand His ways. The Lord’s sheep lack nothing of consequence!
The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Psalm 34:10
You are totally loved, led, protected and provided for by the Lord. He makes you feel secure and safe in His presence. As you walk through trials He is with you to comfort and encourage. Even in the face of death, His peace and rest are ever present for you to access and enjoy. When you unwisely stray toward sin, His rod and His staff gently bring you back into His faithful flock. Oh, what a good and loving Shepherd who shepherds your heart, mind and soul for His name’s sake.
So, we seek the Lord while He may be found. We rest beside His secure shores of salvation before He has to make us to lie down. God is our personal protector and guide. The green grass of His word and the calm waters of His Spirit are ever available for our mind to be fed and for our soul and body to rest. He gives us the courage and emotional energy to face our enemies so we fear no evil. We are privileged and grateful to be with Jesus now and forever. He cares for us!
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for personally shepherding my life by Your goodness, mercy and love.
Related Readings: Psalm 34:9, 84:11, 107:9; Matthew 14:17-21; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 3:20
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once again, this was exactly what I needed! It is such a blessing to have these words at my disposal each day. especially now. we are going through such harsh financial and health trials, but our faith is daily uplifted through your website. thank you and may God continue to bless you and your wonderfull ministry.
Sondra
So beautiful, and so true. I needed to read these most treasured words. I just finished saying the 23rd Psalm. I am going through a season Of decisions, depression, unhappiness. I truly need to be in the grace, and mercy, of the most high. Thank you for Gods’ reasurance. I do trust him.