Sunday, August 10, 2008

The Lord Shall Lead You

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

Beloved! David was a shepherd boy who trusted in the Lord with all his heart. Psalm 23 in the Bible speaks of his trust and faith in the Lord. He says the Lord would lead him to green pastures and still waters.

In life, we are concerned over many things and we let them rob of our peace and joy. The Bible encourages us to cast our burdens and worries onto the Lord and trust in Him. When we trust in the Lord, He will lead us to green pastures and still waters. The Lord is a Rock, and a Refuge to all those who trust in Him (Psalm 18:2; 2 Samuel 22:3).

A married couple had no children for many years. The wife trusted in the Lord that He would never let her down and patiently waited for His blessings. She had to bear many insulting and humiliating words against her. But, she was firm in faith. She would often visit the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower with her husband and pray for the blessing of a child. God saw how the couple firmly trusted in Him and blessed them with a child. The Lord honoured them before the people who looked down upon them and filled them with joy (Isaiah 61:7).

Beloved! Are you facing dark times in life? Do not be discouraged. Cast all your burdens onto the Lord and trust in Him.

The Lord says, “I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

The Lord will do a miracle before everybody and make you happy. He will lead you to green pastures and still waters and bless you.

Prayer:

Loving Heavenly Father,

I am concerned with many things in life and anxious about what the future holds for me. Lord, help me to trust in You. Lead me to the green pastures and still waters. Bless and honour me before the world and let them see that those who trust in You will never be put to shame. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.