STAY NEAR THE SHEPHERD

Lately, the hope that God is involved in every moment in the lives of us, His children, came into question.

Can I, a faulty child of the Father, expect Him to answer every prayer?

Yesterday I was riding my bike home…there were six miles between me and home.  The weather had reported “no rain” for the day.  It began to lightly sprinkle.  I prayed, “LORD, please don’t let it rain (or lightening) until I get home.” It sprinkled on and off.  It did not begin to rain (lightly) until I was three fourths of a mile from home.  I walked into the house damp, not soaked.  No lightening. Safe.

I asked the LORD the question, “How much do You desire to be involved, interactive with me?”

Then I read Psalm 23.  He is my shepherd: I shall not want (by implication to fail, lessen).  He makes me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul.  He leads me in the paths of righteousness…I fear no evil for He is with me…comfort is present…a table is prepared…He anoints my head with oil…my cup runs over…goodness, mercy follow me all the days of my life…I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever…

Yes.  The LORD is interested in every day, every hour, and every part of my life.

Keep close.  Stay near the Shepherd.