God My ShepherdSample

He Leads Me

It is a matter of fact that we humans don’t desire arduous journeys which take us through difficult terrain. We also don’t want our healing or our growth to be a process, but rather instantaneous. And we certainly don’t find it easy to follow someone when we don’t know where we’re going.

But, in this life journey, we don’t follow just anyone… We follow God, our Shepherd.

#1: Our Shepherd Leads Us…

He doesn’t push us, pull us, or force us. He leads us and He guides us.

In Psalm 32:8, the Lord says, ‘I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.’

Isn’t that amazing, dear friend? We have a God who is so concerned about our lives that He longs to instruct us, to teach us, and to counsel us.

He wants to be the one to lead us.

#2: Our Shepherd Leads Us in Paths of Righteousness…

The idea behind this is that of a shepherd and his sheep circling their way higher and higher up a hillside. Though it may appear that they are going around in circles, they are actually gaining altitude and making their way to green pastures.

We may feel like we’re in a never-ending process of growth, but we can trust that our Shepherd is leading us ever-closer to righteousness and holy obedience.

#3: Our Shepherd Leads Us in Paths of Righteousness for His Name’s Sake.

The ever-winding path of progress and growth is never for our own glory, but for the Lord’s. He takes us on a beautiful adventure so that we can bring glory to His name!

Because of this, we can trust that what He’s doing in us will bring about something profound for His kingdom.

Dear friend, wherever your Shepherd is leading you, it is our prayer that He will comfort you and grow you on this journey.

Reflection:

Is there an area in your life where you feel like you are going around in circles, without making progress? Ask God to show you what He is doing in this process and where He is leading you to.

Prayer:

Good Shepherd,

In all the world I have no one but You. Help me to follow You, even though the journey may feel endless and though it may seem impossible. Help me to trust You as You lead me along paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.