Open Heaven 12 September 2020:
[Saturday] – He Your Shepherd?
HE YOUR SHEPHERD? – Saturday September 12th
2020
Memorise: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
Read: Psalm 23:1- 6(KJV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside
the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Bible in one year: Joel 1-3, Hymn Sing hymn 21
Message:-
Psalm 23 is one of my favourite Scriptures
because it shows clearly our (the sheep) total dependence on God (our Shepherd)
as well as His capacity and willingness to provide for our needs.
In this Psalm, God provides sleep for His
sheep – “He maketh me to lie down in
green pastures”. Thus when I am tired, He gives me rest – not just
anywhere, but in green pastures. A sheep lying in green pastures has so much food
than he sleeps in it. That is extreme abundance.
Open Heaven 12 September 2020 – He Your Shepherd?
“He
leadeth me beside the still waters”, so I can drink to my satisfaction. “He restoreth my soul” means I will never be depressed because my
soul is refreshed always. “He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness” assures me of divine guidance. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” tells me
His presence will be with me so much so that I can bring down any mountain. “Thy rod” means correction – He can
reprove me when I err; what love! “…and
thy staff, they comfort me” means even in my low moments, I will never lack
comfort. “Thou preparedst a table before
me” is divine catering. Is there ever a better caterer than the Almighty? “In the presence of my enemies” shows
security, real security! “In the
presence of my enemies” shows security, real security! “Thou anointest my head with oil….” When God Himself pours oil on
your head, nothing can be impossible for you. “My cup runneth over” refers to overflowing blessings. “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow
me…” not for a week or a year, but “All
the days of my life…” Isn’t that wonderful? Everywhere I go, goodness and
mercy will be my escorts. Then it says I have somewhere to dwell – “in the house of the Lord, forever and
ever!” Amen.
Open Heaven 12 September 2020: [Saturday] – He Your Shepherd?
God has provided everything: He is a great
provide! However, these benefits are only for the sheep. Are you one? Do you
obey God’s every instruction, follow His path, know His voice? If you are yet
to come into the family of God, it is high time you gave your life to Christ,
so He can become your shepherd.
Key Point:
God has made every provision available in Christ, you just have to
tap into it.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional Lessons was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,
one of the largest evangelical Churches in
the world and also the President of Christ
the Redeemer's Ministries.
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