The Lord is my Shepherd, pt. 1

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" –Psalm 23:1.

This morning I woke up in turmoil of soul, and affliction of mind. I have questions that are unanswered that bring feelings of doubt and fear to my soul. I was thankful, therefore, when God woke me up earlier than planned and led me to prayer. Though I was glad to open my heart to God, those doubts were still lingering in my mind and a struggle was taking place until God brought this Psalm to mind.
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." –Peacefulness invaded my soul immediately. There is confidence in knowing that if Jesus is truly our Shepherd, we should not worry about the details of life. Yes, I still don't know what will transpire, however I can rest assured that whatever happens will be His will.
"I shall not want." –What a deep pronouncement! It overreaches to every single aspect of our lives –even the minute details. I have thought about this passage off and on for the last couple of weeks, and every single time it comes to mind it leaves me in awe of its depth, and automatically brings a sense of peace. There is something special about knowing that we can rely on Someone who will not let us down, Someone who was willing to give His life for us —because He loves us (John 15:13).
Why should I fear, then, about the things that are unclear to me when I have a Shepherd that will supply all of my needs? –I have nothing to fear! The LORD Jesus is my Shepherd, and He shall supply all of my needs according to His infinite love and care. I can rest assured that He will come through for me today, just as He has in the past; I can be confident as I move forward and face today —and so can you! May this be our prayer: "Jesus, be my Shepherd; I submit to your loving care."

Your friend,
Abner E. Aguilar