Author Beverly Lewis, in her beautifully illustrated children’s book, What is Heaven Like?, mentions that being with God must be like “opening a special present every single day.” I love this word picture. There’s something about the delicious mystery of our God that makes the eyes sparkle at its unwrapping; that makes our souls squeal with ecstasy. It’s a gift, I think, that never manages to disappoint, or warrant a wait in a return line. Eternity will not be long enough, it has been said, to learn all there is to know about our God, the Almighty; Our Father, the King. One day we will have a much greater capacity to know and learn and, I hope, remember, which will make the joy of discovery that much greater. Today while still firmly planted on terra firma I need Jesus my Shepherd, my Priest, and my King for a multitude of needs throughout each day. Psalm 23 is a favorite worldwide for it speaks to our universal need for a trusted One Who will guide, feed, restore, protect, comfort and bless our lives. Recently I’ve been singing an old song off and on for months, often as I rush out the door in the morning feeling unprepared for the day and the known and known challenges ahead. The words are these:
My Shepherd King
My Shepherd King
My Shepherd King
Author Beverly Lewis, in her beautifully illustrated children’s book, What is Heaven Like?, mentions that being with God must be like “opening a special present every single day.” I love this word picture. There’s something about the delicious mystery of our God that makes the eyes sparkle at its unwrapping; that makes our souls squeal with ecstasy. It’s a gift, I think, that never manages to disappoint, or warrant a wait in a return line. Eternity will not be long enough, it has been said, to learn all there is to know about our God, the Almighty; Our Father, the King. One day we will have a much greater capacity to know and learn and, I hope, remember, which will make the joy of discovery that much greater. Today while still firmly planted on terra firma I need Jesus my Shepherd, my Priest, and my King for a multitude of needs throughout each day. Psalm 23 is a favorite worldwide for it speaks to our universal need for a trusted One Who will guide, feed, restore, protect, comfort and bless our lives. Recently I’ve been singing an old song off and on for months, often as I rush out the door in the morning feeling unprepared for the day and the known and known challenges ahead. The words are these: