“He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.”
– Psalm 23:2-3
Take a few moments and to quietly meditate on these beautiful words. This is how God shepherds your soul in Christ Jesus. No matter the chaos in the world or in your life, this is the invitation of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. He will lead you to rest in lush green pastures of safety and peace. He will guide you to tranquil waters of refreshment rather than the raging torrents we typically find for ourselves. Jesus is the Prince of Peace and the King of Righteousness. He is the bottomless fountain of living water for your desperately thirsty soul.
He will restore your weary, broken spirit. Jesus invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him, yoking themselves to Him in faith and obedience, and experiencing deep and lasting rest. Refreshment of spirit, even amidst bitter sorrow and grief. Jesus, the Good Shepherd will lead you in paths of righteousness if you’ll follow Him. If you’ll choose to obey Him rather than your natural instincts and desires that are so easily deceived and distorted by our sinful, fallen world.
The Lord will lead you on the narrow, righteous path that leads to life and blessing. This will be, first and foremost, for His glory. As He shepherds your soul, the name of Jesus will be held high. The rest and peace you enjoy in a restless, conflicted world will be a beautiful testimony to the goodness of the Lord. However, the blessing you enjoy as you live for His glory will be greater than any earthly blessing you’ve ever had before.
Let God shepherd your soul in Christ. Turn your life over to Him in faith, repentance, and trust. #FollowJesus into the green pastures and beside the still waters that restore your anxious soul.