Let us bow in worship, let us kneel before LO.R.D. Our Creator; For He is our God, and we are the people of His pastures, and the sheep to feed Him.
Psalm 95:6-7
under his supervision
Imagine a shepherd who takes care of sheep. However, he is only concerned about making sure they have food to eat. As long as grass is growing in the field, nothing else matters. Or he thinks only about providing shelter. As long as the barn or sheep pen is in good repair, he thinks he has done his job.
Such a shepherd will not remain a shepherd for long. The sheep may be well fed but have no protection from wolves who might want to attack. They may have shelter but lack the basic food and water needed to survive. No, that would be unimaginable. A shepherd has to take care of all the needs of his sheep.
Today’s Bible verse invites us to worship the Lord because He is our Creator. Contemplating all that we are and have from the Lord who made heaven and earth leads us to joyful worship. But then he adds an even greater reason to worship. “He is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.”
The God who created us is the Shepherd who cares for us. Who can take care of us better than them? He knows our needs inside and out. He knows the diseases that threaten our body and our soul. He sees wolves who want to attack and destroy us. He knows that our hearts need nourishment not only to survive but also to thrive.
By His innocent life and death, Jesus crushed Satan’s power to accuse and destroy us, no matter what we have done. With the nourishing food of His Word, He nourishes our faith to receive forgiveness and the life that He won on the cross.
No, not a single need escapes his notice. Not a single need is beyond his care. He constantly, lovingly and completely provides for all our needs. And He blesses us every day with one goal in mind – to lead us safely to His eternal pastures, where we will praise Him forever.
Prayer:
Lord, my creator and my shepherd, I worship and praise you for your perfect love and care towards me. Amen.
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