*Way over due, but needing to write and post again!!
In the past the words that stuck out to me in this verse were "rod and staff", but only as only a means of discipline. As I walk in one of my darkest valleys right now in my life, for the first time I saw what the Psalmist was truly saying here. He found comfort in the rod and the staff.
It's the use of the rod and the staff that the shepherd can protect and guide his flock to safety. His purpose is for his sheep to be kept from evil and the harm that it could have on them. The shepherd lifts the sheep from danger and the fear that comes in those places. He never leaves them.
Father, thank You that You are the Great and Good Shepherd. You're always wishing to guide us to safety, and You never leave us. I find my comfort in that truth today. Amen.
2 comments:
I hope you do write Beckie. I know you have a lot to share. Love you my friend.
I'm happy to see you blogging again but sad to know you're going through a hard time.
I guess I'm the opposite of you. I've never thought of the rod and staff as discipline. More like God is there watching out for me so I can rest beside the still waters for a bit. Praying you get that needed rest and refreshment and whatever else. God knows your needs.
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