He Restores My Soul
Scripture For The Day
November 14, 2023
"He Restores My Soul"
Psalm 23- Most of
us know this beloved Psalm. The LORD is our Shepherd and we who believe are His
Sheep. However in recent years, the label of ‘sheep’ has become a derogatory
term. I don’t care. I am so very thankful that I am part of His flock. So, Baa
Baa baby. Call me a sheep. I know that I matter to Him just as much as the
other sheep in His flock. No more, no less. In His Word, His people are never described as lions. But as meek
and dependent sheep that depend upon a Shepherd. I’ll take that any day.
Because it’s The Truth.
I learned this passage
when I was a little girl. But no one took the time to teach me what it meant.
So, I was always confused by the first verse” “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall
not want.” Why? I would ask The LORD? Why can’t I ‘want’ You? I Love You and I
do ‘want’ You to be with me. It wasn’t until I was much older and studying on
my own that I discovered the word ‘want” meant lacking for something. I shall
not want (lack) for anything. Because He is My Shepherd and He Provides for me.
He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. What
a picture of complete peace and rest. Oh, I LOVE that. And oh, we need that
Peaceful Rest that can only come from The LORD. He restores my soul. I need my
soul restored quite often. Not talking about salvation. That’s there to stay. I’m
talking about a rejuvenation; a restoration of getting back to that moment once
again. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil. He is with us. There is no place here on earth that He won’t be with
us. I have those memories of feeling His Presence in the darkest moments of my
life that brought me strength. A shepherd's rod and staff (club and hook) are
tools that provide protection and direction. And boy do I need that nudge with
His Rod at times to push me towards the path that I need to be on. He prepares
a table before me in the presence of my enemies. I am safe, we are safe in His
Shelter while the enemy is outside the door. He Blesses us time and time again.
Oh, how my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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