Shepherd

There are some things in life we must just accept. Don’t try to explain it, analyze it, or improve on it. No, just take comfort and rest that, as Mr. Bill says … “it is what it is.”

David, a shepherd, wrote “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1). He could have just stopped there, but God inspired him to expound on the benefits of having a shepherd. And, who would know better than one who was a shepherd of sheep! Have you ever pondered what qualifies one to be a shepherd’s shepherd? How incredible it is Almighty God, Who holds the universe in His hands as though it were a small thing, has committed Himself to care for (to shepherd) a flock of wandering and lost souls. Hard to believe? God says, “… put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” (Malachi 3:10). Christ knew what it takes to shepherd, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11). Putting the sheep’s needs ahead of His own – that’s what the Good Shepherd did for His sheep. He is true – He is faithful – He is worthy! And, quite simply, it is what it is!