“The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1(NLT)
It is the true sheep of the Good Shepherd (Our Lord Jesus Christ) that does not lack and
has all that he needs. Among other things, the true sheep of the Lord must hear,
recognize and follow the voice of the Shepherd. The sheep that possess these
attributes will find pasture or provision for their needs (John 10:3, 4, 9)
A Christian that lacks those characteristics of the true sheep of the Lord cannot claim
the Lord as his/her Shepherd. A sheep without the Shepherdship of the Lord is easy
prey of the enemy. “So, they were scattered because there was no shepherd; and they
became food for all the beasts of the field when they were scattered.” Ezek.34:5. Such a
sheep will be weary, harassed by the enemy, and helpless. In other words, he will
struggle through life. “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because
they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matt.9:36 (NIV). He will
also go astray and be confused in life. This will manifest in errors in decision making
which leads to regret and losses. “Then he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the
mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These have no master.
Let each return to his house in peace.’ ” 1 Kings 22:17.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
When opportunities come, it is too let to prepare. So get ready now for what you are
believing God for or what God is telling you. Similarly, when there is a need, it is too late to
get faith. Build your faith now before the need comes.