Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Dec 9 - Psalm 23:2a

He maketh me to lie down

in green pastures

Psalm 23:2a

 

Sheep don’t sleep laying down.

 

They can. But they usually don’t.

 

Why? Because sheep are skittish. They only lay down if they feel completely safe. Barns and fenced fields are pretty safe. The wilderness is not. And “the valley of the shadow of death” definitely is not. Therefore, sheep often sleep standing up. “With one eye open,” as the old saying goes.

 

This Psalm tells us, however, of the blessing of a good shepherd. Not only does he lead us to a green pasture that is good for grazing, but in his care, we feel so safe that we can lay down and close our eyes and truly rest.

 

What’s worrying you in your life right now?

 

Worry is a sign that we’re carrying this burden too much on our own. It’s time to hand it more fully over to the Good Shepherd. Indeed, as God-the-Son says, “Come to me all who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

 

Rest. It’s time. Will you trust God enough to close your eyes, lie down, and truly rest?

 

In Christ’s Love,

a guy who’s writing this

in his pajamas.

Good rest is my good gift

from my Good Shepherd.

 

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