Beside Still Waters

"He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters." – Psalms 23:2

Sheep are fearful animals and have no way of defending themselves.  They are easily frightened, and can only lie down when they are 100% secure. David's analogy of lying down in green pastures," indicates that the sheep are not only secure, but are fully fed, satisfied and lying in tender grass. And because sheep are easily spooked, they will only drink from quiet, calm waters. They are 100% dependent on the Lord for everything.

When we as Christians fully surrender to His will, we understand for the first time that we are also 100% reliant on the Lord for everything. And when we submit to His leading, we realize just how dependent we are.  Among the things we depend on Him for are our health, clothing, shelter, food and "security."

> The Lord is my shepherd:  He is my provider

> He makes me lie down in green pastures:  He is my guide and protector

Seeking and Following,

Dean

You go nowhere by accident. Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there; He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who dwells within you has something He wants to do through you wherever you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.