Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
The Shepherd tenderly leads His sheep to places of greatest safety and nutrition.
It’s a great picture of what Jesus does for His children. He leads us into the green pastures of His Word, allows us to graze on the riches contained therein, and shelters us while we rest in His amazing grace.
The Shepherd leads his sheep beside still waters because he knows they won’t drink from a running stream. They fear the water because they are not designed for swimming.
The Great Shepherd also knows that believers need the cool waters of His grace to make it through this world. He knows that we need places of stillness where we can rest and reflect upon Him and His blessings.
He cares about the things we are facing today, and He provides a place of rest, peace and safety from them, Heb. 4:15,16; 1 Pet. 5:7; Matt. 11:28.
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