Fulfillment

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…." Psalm 23:1 (ESV)

The very well known and inspiring Christian singer, Ethel Waters sang the song, His Eye is on the Sparrow that concludes with this phrase, “and I know He watches me.” The truth of that statement comes from Luke 12:5-7, “Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (ESV)

Here are two testimonies coming from two sources that are well-known and documented that dramatically depict the awesome love that God has for us…for you in particular. And both are secured in the Bible that points to the goodness and love that God has for you. And my prayer is that you are walking in His love today…not just for the moment, but for the entirety of your waking hours. And you are enabled to do this only because His is your Shepherd.

There is no doubt in my mind that many Christian people sometimes get caught up in themselves and forget Whose they are…that is, to Whom they belong. This happens because they begin to desire what they want and what God’s desire is for them and when this happens temptation becomes sin and this breeds the unhappiness of emptiness, look at the following from God’s Word…

“And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself.” 1 Samuel 12:20-22 (ESV)

My prayer for you is that you will find the satisfaction of knowing that His desires for you are far better and longer lasting than any desire that you might have for yourself. Therefore, my prayer is that you seek His desires for your day…for your life…for as you seek His desires only then will you know the contentment of complete fulfillment.

As we pray for one another ask the Good Shepherd, to meet every need as you seek Him. Remember that He will if you will….