Keeper of the Fold

True praise comes to my heart after I have meditated upon the Word of God and prayerfully given much thought to who God is, what He has done for me, and how He takes care of me. When I meet with God in the scriptures, I get to know Him better. The better I know Him, the more I want to praise and thank Him for all that He has done for me. Will you join me in meditating upon these verses?

After each verse, I will share my thoughts and I would like to encourage you to do the same by getting a piece of paper and jotting down what God is saying to you. Praise and adore him because God is worthy of our adoration.

Psalms 23

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside still waters.

[My thoughts: Jesus is my shepherd who continuously watches over me and provides for my every need. He lies me down in satisfaction and rests me in peace.]

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

[My thoughts: When I am sad, weary, or anxious, Jesus revives my spirit to continue on. He leads me in uprightness and truth guiding me to live in the way that leads to heaven.]

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

[My thoughts: Jesus has given me consolation because He is with through all times. Even in death, he will be with me to carry me safely home. I am continuously in the hand of His unfailing love, care, and protection.]

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

[My thoughts: I can rest in knowing that God will provide for all of my needs whether they be physical, emotional, or spiritual and that He not only provides for them but will provide for me in abundance.]

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[My thoughts: God deals with me in mercy and with love. It is for certain that His goodness and mercy will always be with me and that one day I will dwell with Him in heaven.]

Praise and worship Him today as the Good Shepherd who tenderly cares for us. He is so worthy of our praise and adoration as we have just seen by meditating on Psalms 23. Where could we find one that would care for us the way Jesus does? We can't. Even those who love us most on this earth can not nor will they ever provide for us the way that God does. Jesus truly is the Keeper of the fold! He keeps us through all times.

Heavenly Father,
May our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving pour forth a sweet and delightful aroma which is pleasing to You.

Thank You for being my provider, sustainer, redeemer, and Lord. Thank You for your tender care and for rejuvenating my spirit so many times. Thank You for leading me into righteousness. Thank You for giving me all that I have and for Thy precious salvation in Jesus. Thank You that one day I will be with You forever and ever. Thank you for your Word. Thank You for loving me and for always holding me up. Thank You for Your Spirit who guides me. Thank You for Jesus.

In Jesus Name .. Amen.