“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters” (Psalm 23:1-2).
There is a kind of pasture that only spiritual eyes can see: the care of divine providence throughout the years. When we stop to observe how the Lord has guided us—in both good and difficult times—we realize that even the simplest blessings, such as a plate of food or a shelter, become sweet and special when we understand that they came from the hand of our Good Shepherd. It is not the size of the provision that matters, but the certainty that it was He who provided it.
This deep awareness of God’s care is born in the hearts of those who obey His magnificent Law. It is through the splendid commandments that we learn to recognize His hand, even in the most ordinary situations. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus trains us to live with gratitude and discernment, to see purpose where the world sees chance, and to reap peace even in the deserts. Every detail of providence becomes sweeter when the heart walks in obedience.
Learn to graze in the fields of divine providence. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be the lens through which you recognize God’s daily care. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and transforms every “morsel of hay” into a banquet of love. -Adapted from J.C. Philpot. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord my Shepherd, open my eyes to see Your care even in the smallest things. May I never underestimate a blessing, no matter how simple it may seem.
Teach me, through Your magnificent Law, to trust in Your daily provision. May Your commandments lead me to recognize Your faithfulness in every detail.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because Your providence reaches me day after day. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like the green pasture where my soul rests. Your commandments are like pure food that strengthens my spirit. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
