What Do I Need?
Nancy's Notes
If your were to make a list of what is lacking in your life, just how extensive would that list be? Maybe the desire for a better spouse, more obedient children, closer relationships with friends, a newer car, a better job, and innumerable other desires would no doubt be on that list. Something that has impressed my heart in the study of Psalm 23 has been the very first verse—”The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want .” The word “want” has the meaning of “lack.” Do I believe this, and is this real in my life? My observation of life and God’s Word causes me to conclude that contentment of the soul leads to contentment in the life. God has an incredible interest and detailed care for everyone whose soul He has rescued and given new life to—just as a good shepherd very attentively cares for each of his sheep. But God’s vigilance of us is so much more detailed than that of a shepherd toward a sheep because He knows our deepest pain, as well as, the greatest joys of our hearts and all of the physical needs we have as well. So, as Jennifer Rothschild says , “…we will only lack what we don’t need. We will never lack what we do need.” “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Oh that this would be the banner over my heart!
This Thursday morning we will be completing Week 1 with Days 3-5 in our workbooks on Psalm 23. Please join us for this encouraging, God-focused time and bring along a friend that could use some cheering on. Bring your little ones with you as Liesl and Anne will be waiting for them.
March 3, 2020 Nancy Suko