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Devotional - 19th Feb 2021

'The Lord is my shepherd;  I shall not want' (Psalm 23:1).

A shepherd is one who looks after sheep. His responsibility is to provide, guide and protect them. Sheep are animals that tend to stray, but are obedient and will follow where ever they are led. The shepherd often had to discipline the young sheep that would stray from the flock, by using a rod to break the leg of the wandering lamb, then he binds the wound and carried the lamb on his shoulder until that wound is healed. David himself was a Shepherd and he knew the role and responsibility of being one. Therefore addressing the Lord as "My Shepherd" was personal and one of admiration for a God he knew would deliver. He was confident of God's provision and continue to say, "I shall not want." He knew the Lord was with him and was capable of providing for his needs, which give him comfort and peace. We too can be assured and have confidence that Jesus, our Good Shepherd will provide for all our needs, and will hear us when we call upon him. When we come to know Christ as our personal Saviour, we can have that peace of mind in knowing that we can trust and depend upon him. In John 10:11, Jesus identified himself as the Good Shepherd who will give his life for his sheep. Christ gave up his own life to save ours, as the shepherd would give his life to save his sheep. As a Good Shepherd, he protects; provides; guides; nurture and lay his life down. He also knows our voice, just as his sheep knew his. Like David, we have the assurance that God will supply all our needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. We need not worry or be anxious of anything. We ought to praise and give God thanks for granting us peace, protection and providing for our needs. This gave David great comfort and will do the same for us, as we allow Christ to lead us as our Shepherd. Christ promised never to leave or forsake us, and that he will be with us every step of the way, so he can lead and comfort us; guide and protect us, in good times and difficulties times. He is our Good Shepherd, who tends to us with such great love and tender care. He rescues us when we stray from him and give his own life to save ours. Let us open our hearts to Christ, our Good Shepherd and allow him to lead us beside the still water and restore our souls. Let us trust in His ability to comfort, bring peace, protect, provide, guide and lead us to eternity. What a wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord!

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend 🌹🌹

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