Living Unafraid The world is in turmoil, reeling, many will NOT turn on a newscast, for fear of what is happening in our world. The dominos keep failing, with no end in sight. We look for an answer, a place of refuge no earthly leader can provide. When he was a boy, King David was a shepherd watching his father’s flocks in the hills around Bethlehem. In those days, too, it was common to refer to kings in the Near East as shepherds; but not all shepherd-kings cared for their sheep. Though David tried to shepherd his people well, he knew the truth: the Eternal (GOD) is the true Shepherd. In John 10:11 JESUS makes a bold claim. He declares that He is the good shepherd. Immediately His disciples detected the resonance of Psalm 23 in His words. Those of us who follow JESUS today come to know Him as that gentle but strong shepherd who guides us through life if we will follow Him. The Eternal is my shepherd, (JESUS), He cares for me always. He provides me rest in rich, green fields beside streams of refreshing water. He soothes my fears; He makes me whole again, steering me off worn, hard paths to roads where truth and righteousness echo His name. Even in the unending shadows of death’s darkness, I am not overcome by fear. Because You (JESUS) are with me in those dark moments, near with Your protection and guidance, I am comforted. You spread out a table before me, provisions in the midst of attack from my enemies; You (JESUS) care for all my needs, anointing my head with soothing, fragrant oil, filling my cup (My life) again and again with Your grace. Certainly Your faithful protection and loving provision will pursue me where I go, always, everywhere. I will always be with the Eternal, (GOD) in Your house forever. (Psalms 23 The Voice) Finally, JESUS promised, In My Fathers house there are many dwelling places [homes]. If it were not so, I would have told you; for I am going away to prepare a place for you. And when I go and make ready a place for you; I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also. (John 14:-3) When we put our trust in JESUS, we have nothing to fear. Truly the LORD Is My Shepherd. The New, Audio Adrenaline -- Believer (Official Video) Love gary.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:43:11 +0000