trustWednesday, April 22
Led to Still Water
Scripture
"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
What it means
David wrote this. He had been a shepherd before he was a king, so he knew: sheep will not drink from water that is moving fast — they are afraid of it. A good shepherd finds still water. He also knew: sheep will not lie down unless they feel safe. So when David says 'He makes me lie down,' he means God makes me feel safe enough to rest. Then one more detail: 'for his name's sake.' God guides you not only because He loves you — but because His character is at stake in how He treats you.