By Linda LouThursday 1 Aug 2024Real Hope – The PodcastPodcastsReading Time: 2 minutes
What do you feel is missing in your life?
Key points
- When we transcend beyond our human needs, we hold onto an eternal truth that lasts much longer.
- He is our faithful shepherd who leads us into more than we can ever want or desire.
- Listen to the Psalm 23 series and others on Real Hope | The Podcast.
Imagine having what you desire right now and knowing that God is of far greater worth – to not lack anything because God is your shepherd, and like a shepherd having a hundred sheep, if He loses one of them, leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one that is lost, until it is found (Luke 15:4).
When David proclaims, ‘I shall not want,’ he isn’t suggesting a life devoid of desires or needs. Having God as our shepherd is holding onto the truth of who God is – our refuge, our King, our Father. When we transcend to something beyond our human needs and desires (as wonderful as they are), we hold onto an eternal truth that lasts much longer.
When we transcend beyond our human needs, we hold onto an eternal truth that lasts much longer.
Knowing that our heavenly Father is attentive to our every need, we place our trust in Him – our true satisfaction and joy.
He is closer than ever. He knows each of us intimately, guiding us along paths of righteousness and comforting us in times of trial. Like sheep, we can rest securely in His care, knowing that He leads us to places of nourishment and peace.
He is our faithful shepherd who leads us into more than we can ever want or desire.
And if today, you are focused on what’s lacking in your life, may you take a step and rest into the arms of our shepherd and God. May this verse serve as a source of comfort. Trust in the Lord’s provision today. Know that He is our faithful shepherd who leads us into more than we can ever want or desire.
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Psalm 23 is a seven-week series. Psalm 23 is one of the best known and loved passages in the Bible. It is the go-to verse for difficult seasons while being foundational for the daily Christian life.
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Episode supplied with thanks to Linda Lou.
Originally published as ‘What Do You Want?’ in Real Hope, July-August 2024.