Jesus - My Shepherd. Part 2

"He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul, He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake"   

                                                                                      Psalm 23:2-3    NKJV

Let us carry on with our study of this Psalm. These two verses can be split into three parts:

STILL WATERS  Yahweh - Shalom - The LORD is peace. Judges 6:24

We all need to be refreshed from time to time; the going can be tough. Remember, you cannot drive sheep, the sheep follow their shepherd. In this context, it makes no sense to attempt to get in front of Jesus. He is leading you, not the other way round. To try it any other way is a recipe for disaster. You need to follow your Shepherd and listen to His voice, He will then lead you to peace beside the still waters.

RESTORES MY SOUL  Yahweh Rapha - The LORD who heals. Exodus 15:26

God loves you and wants you to glorify Him (For His name's sake). He wants to maintain His own good reputation as a faithful Shepherd. Jesus wants to bring healing and peace to your mind and body. He wants your soul - Mind, Will and Emotions, to be aligned with His wishes. When they are, the restoring begins. He never lies, never could, never has, never will.

PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Yahweh Tsidqenu The LORD our Righteousness - Jer 33:16

It is so good to take peaceful walks because you can begin to wind-down. It is so soothing to take this stroll along a peaceful, still river, listening to the water lapping against the banks. It's also a bonus to observe the wildlife that are drawn to this environment and take in the fragrance of the wild flowers. It is an ideal place to relax with a book or bible and allow yourself to be built up again. You may need the peace that only our Shepherd can bring; you may also require the healing of your mind.

When did you last do this? Have you ever done it? It is much easier if you live in the countryside, but if not, there are parks and other open spaces that may suffice and provide this much needed respite.

Probably, you may have been attempting to get in front of your leader - Jesus the Shepherd. You may be a leader but, you could never lead the way Jesus does. He knows the ultimate way; the true way. Perhaps he is speaking to you about this now; do you recognise His voice?

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