-July 7, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,
“He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the quiet waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
(Psalm 23:2-3).
Before we were saved we were enslaved by sin and Satan. We were miserable, had no peace, and wandered far from God. Then we met the Shepherd of our souls. Jesus was at the same time the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for us, and the Lamb of God who shed His blood to save us from our sins.
David vividly expresses how wonderful God’s pasture is. He speaks of green pastures and still waters. Twice in our text, David uses the phrase, “He leads me.” All of us are assured of the Shepherd’s care. He knows our names, He loves us.
• Green pastures – Using our sanctified imagination, we can envision a large pasture, with lush green grass to graze in. This phrase green pasture literally means, “pastures of tender grass.” The grass is not just green but soft as well.
• Still waters – When the water is still, the sheep can drink their fill. The still waters literally mean, “waters of rest.” Rest is a wonderful thing and we all need it, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
If on earth we find nourishment and refreshment in Christ, what will our heavenly pasture by like in glory? Have a blessed day in God’s pasture. Stay safe and healthy.
When you are in God’s pasture, you need not look for greener pastures, they are the greenest and the best.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 