I Lack Nothing

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3 

With God as my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down to rest in green pastures.

God leads me beside quiet water.

He gives my soul refreshment.

And He guides me along the right paths.

All this for His name's sake.

Out of You Will Come a Ruler

For this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” — Matthew 2:5-6  

The prophet Isaiah promised long ago that a ruler would come.

Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, will be the place where He will be born.

And Bethlehem will call out a ruler of Judah.

One who will shepherd His people Israel.

And who will save us from our sins.

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep." — John  10:14-16

Jesus is our good shepherd.

He knows us as His sheep.

And We, His sheep, know His voice.

Just as the Father knows Jesus and He knows Hi Father.

And Jesus laid down His life for us.

Even though we didn't deserve it.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3 

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The Lord Jesus is my shepherd.

He guides me where I should go, when I let Him.

And He provides just what I need when I need it.

He leads me beside quiet waters and restores my soul.

When I get lost or mixed up along the way, he gets me back on the right path.

I live for His name's sake.

What a wonderful God we serve.

God Will Wipe Every Tear From Their Eyes

The Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ — Revelation 7:17

Jesus the Lamb will be our Shepherd.

He will lead us to springs of living water.

Jesus is our source of life.

God will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

And there will be no more crying or pain.

The Lamb Will Be Their Shepherd

‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. — Revelation 7:16-17

In heaven there will be no hunger or thirst.

The sun will not beat down.

There will be no scorching heat.

Jesus, our Lamb will reign.

He reigns now and forever.

He will be our shepherd.

Praise God!

Yesterday Abby and I went over to Coronado and had a fun day at the beach, 

Wandering through the shops, seeing all the Christmas trees still up, 

Having lunch, and enjoying our day off.

The Lord, My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. — Psalm 23:1

God is my shepherd.

He cares for me just as a shepherd cares for his flock.

He leads me beside the waters.

And he provides me with everything I need.

He tells me I have nothing to worry about; he's got it covered.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Majesty of the Lord

He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. — Micah 5:4

God shepherds us just as a shepherd takes care of his flock.

He watches over us and cares for us.

He never sleeps - He sees everything we do.

And He is near to guide us through the rocky places

And to carry us over the ravines and streams.

All the while He gives us just what we need

And much more.

The Good Shepherd

 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. — Psalm 10:11

This advent season, we celebrate the arrival of our Lord.

We thank God for the birth of His Son, Jesus.

I love to sing carols and read Scripture.

Our (fake) evergreen tree reminds me of the eternal life God gives us through Jesus. 

The lights remind me that Jesus is the Light of the world.

We are grateful.

 

 

St. Patrick's Day

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. — Psalm 23:1-2

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Today is also my friend Laurie's birthday.

It's easy to remember because of holiday.

Our middle school Bible study group made these shamrock tea lights Sunday.

Shining the light of Jesus to a world in darkness.

Sharing the  Gospel with others, just as St. Patrick did.

Our Ruler and Shepherd

But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. — Matthew 2:6

It's Friday the 13th, but what a beautiful way to begin the day and end the week.

Here's our Crape Myrtle tree, changing colors.

One of the few signs of autumn in San Diego.

And, of course, it's winter!

But we're a bit behind.

The people of Bethlehem had no idea that Jesus, our ruler and shepherd would come out of that town.

As we move toward Christmas, we also celebrate God's creation.

Thank, You, Lord!