The LORD Is My Shepherd!

A children’s Bible class teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages of Scripture; the twenty-third Psalm. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the passage. Little Bobby was excited about the task, but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much practice he could barely get past the first line. On the day the children were scheduled to recite the Psalm in front of the congregation, Bobby was quite nervous. When his turn came, he stepped up to the microphone and proudly said, “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD AND THAT’S ALL I NEED TO KNOW.”

Sometimes from the mouth of babes comes insight into the kind of faith that ought to be exhibited in our life. We may not know everything about life and what may be in store in the days ahead, but to simply recognize the Lord truly being our Shepherd should impact us immensely.

As Jesus described Himself as the Good Shepherd He stated…
“(4) When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and THE SHEEP FOLLOW HIM, FOR THEY KNOW HIS VOICE. … (14) I am the good shepherd. I KNOW MY OWN AND MY OWN KNOW ME, … (27) MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, and I know them, AND THEY FOLLOW ME.” ( John 10:4, 14, & 27 ESV)

TO KNOW that Jesus is our Shepherd -- that alone ought to make all the difference in how we approach life. Wherever He leads will be a right and safe path. Let us follow on in faith. Whatever our Lord has said will bring the greatest benefits to our life. Let us listen and put His teaching into practice. TO KNOW He is our Shepherd should be a great source of comfort to us, knowing we could have no better Shepherd.

“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD AND THAT’S ALL I NEED TO KNOW.” Certainly there are other Biblical truths we must come to know. However, to have the Lord as our Shepherd, remaining close to Him and following in His Way, we will find that the other aspects of life will come together under His loving care and guidance.

Have a great day REMAINING A SHEEP IN HIS FOLD!
Carl

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