![]() ![]() ![]() Only someone as closely acquainted with sheep as David could fully appreciate the significance of a cast-down sheep. In Psalm 42:11 his heart cried, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God." He clearly knew the feeling of having no strength in himself. Likewise, after we have walked with God for some time, we can feel as though we're flat on our back and need to be restored.Įven David experienced defeat and the frustration of having fallen into a snare. Though it is difficult to understand, even in the care of the finest shepherd some sheep wander off from time to time. This idea of the Good Shepherd restoring my soul takes on a beautiful meaning when we know, as the shepherd David knew, the outcome of a stray sheep. He controls, influences, and rules over my soul because I yield to His Words, His will, and His inspirations. Step by step, I am coming into a freedom to live as God created me to live, Satan is no longer stealing my success, for I do not respond to his influence nor act on his inspirations. I receive His thoughts! I receive His will! I receive His plans! When I do, they become mine, and I become His expression. He brings it through His Word and my responsibility is to simply receive. The shepherd of my soul brings conversion, and restoration into my life. The word translated converting is the same word in Psalm 23:3 rendered restoreth. In Psalm 19:7 we read, "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul." It is God's Word applied to your mind, will, and emotions that brings conversion. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |