Green Pasture

For Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Psalm 23:2 ESV: “He (the Lord) makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

David was probably a king when he wrote this, but he recalls his early days as a shepherd. Sheep don’t always know what they need; that’s why they need a shepherd. And people don’t always know what’s best; that’s why we need the Lord.

God is always looking out for you. Sometimes we take on too much; we get way too busy. We’re so consumed with our task that we forget to take a break, forget to get any sleep. God will make you lie down once in a while. Count on it being in a good place, a ‘green pasture,’ not some yucky place that isn’t safe.

Following our shepherd/sheep analogy, you need to know that sheep aren’t the easiest animals to get to lie down. They’re social animals, and if the sheep aren’t all getting along, they won’t settle. Sheep also need to feel safe, not be bothered by outside disruptions and not be hungry. A Good Shepherd sees that these conditions are met for the flock he loves.

Sheep need both a green pasture and calm waters – “waters of rest” in the original language. God will help you recharge your soul so that you can get back into the game.

Our Good Shepherd always knows what’s best!

Blessings to all this week!

Pastor Norton

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406