“Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? He pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.” Proverbs 19:6-7 (KJB)
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The Shepherd Leads His Sheep
“The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. 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.” Psalm 23:1-6 (KJB)
Christmas Day Thirty and Five
What do I want for Christmas today?
I want to be in want of nothing.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
Day 354 – What Do I Want For Christmas?
What do I want for Christmas?
I want to not want or lack anything that God has for me; and for all who will walk with Him.
Hear the heart of David;
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints!
There is no want to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.” Psalm 34:8-10 (NKJV)
The Shepherd’s Song
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
David was a shepherd, who at an early age realized that he needed a shepherd. It would seem that as David provided for the sheep which he had in his care he realized how much he was also needy of the One who is the Great Shepherd to watch over him.
As David we too need to see Jehovah [YaHWeH] as our Shepherd. He guides us to green pastures, clean water, and protects us from the wolves. We often hear someone say, “It is only weak and needy people who need the crutch of believing in God.” That is usually someone who is self dependent, self righteous, and self condemned. Every human being no matter how strong, independent, or self reliant they are is weak, headed for the morgue, and an urn or a coffin. If you are not prepared for what is on “The other side”, then you are in a heap of trouble.
Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd. He gave His life for the sheep.
I can say with the shepherd David, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” When I have nothing but Him; He is all I need. When I have everything and Him; He is all I need. He is my Sustenance, my Shield, my Song and my Salvation – eternal and otherwise. How about you?
The Fire and Hammer 