David, an experienced shepherd understood God as his Shepherd and penned beautiful words on this relationship. We read this in Psalm 23. Jesus said: I am the good shepherd. In 1st Peter 2:25, Peter referred Jesus as the Shepherd and guardian of our souls. Psalm 23 teaches us how God has been our provider, protector, guide and everything in our life.
GOD PROVIDES. He can be trusted for all our needs - physical, spiritual, intellectual and social needs. Mt 6: 25-33 states that when we give priority to God in our life, our worldly needs would be met at the right time. We have a shepherd who can be trusted for all our needs.
GOD LEADS. At times, our life looks like a journey filled with complications and problems. During such confused time, if we seek his directions, He would direct and guide us through paths that are fitting for our spirit, soul and body. There cannot be a better guidance than God’s.
GOD COMFORTS. All of us would pass through times of sorrows, pains, and disappointments. In such times, we have someone, who can be looked upon for help and comfort. He never fails. He never leaves. When we have to pass through dark valley we can trust His love and care, which can comfort and sustain us.
GOD GIVES PEACE. Life is full of events, which are affected by the decisions we make. Wrong decisions would bring us into troubled waters, threatening our confidence and control. At such times, if we cling to God who has the power over problems and stay in constant communion with Him, we can remain peaceful. He would fill us with His peace that surpasses all human understanding.
GOD RENEWS OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE. Many times, we face slides in our spiritual growth. We get depressed and discouraged. There may be spiritual dryness and failures. But there is no need to loose hope. We have a shepherd who revives when our soul is sorrowful, who sanctifies us when we are sinful, who strengthens when we are weak.
GOD GIVES ETERNAL LIFE. The relationship we have with Lord Jesus Christ is for eternity. Jesus gave us His life and has reconciled us with God. We are blessed with inheritance along with Christ in heavenly places. This should motivate us to live for God in this world.
We have a shepherd, Who Provides for our needs, who guides us when we are confused,
who offers confidence in times of crisis, who comforts in times of trouble, who renews us spiritually when we are low.
To have God as our shepherd, we ought to be obedient follower of the Jesus Christ and has to be willing enough to be led by the Holy Spirit, daily. May God enable us to be under the shepherd ship of Jesus Christ.
