The Up-to- Date Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…Jesus or Yeshua, is my dearest friend and guide. Even when I stroll through the mall or leaf through catalogues and see many desirable things that I cannot get,

I am okay. He is so much more satisfying than anything this world has to offer. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. Even if my home is a slummy dump somewhere where raucous parties go on way into the night, I am okay there, also, because deep within is a peace, (still waters,) that I can cling to. When the laughter has died down and the partyers have gone away, he restoreth my soul. I may not have more than a tattered tract that someone cast aside, but it speaks of Jesus, and I will trust in His worthy Name. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. I have found that a quiet, almost musical voice speaks to me. If I listen and obey this sweet voice, I feel good. If I disregard it, that lovely peace and joy disappears like steam from a kettle. I want to follow it closely. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Even if I hear of more shootings in schools, or drug wars, or terrorism I will fear no evil. That doesn’t mean that evil couldn’t happen to me, but I will not fear it. Jesus is my shield. I am safe in His care. Even if I am tortured and killed, He will be with me. He will comfort me, and if it gets too bad, He will take me home where I will be safe and full of joy forever more! Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. His word is precious to me, fellowship with those who also love Jesus (Yeshua) is food for the soul. Even though the Evil One sends many thoughts into our mind to disturb us, we can find nourishment and strength at Jesus’ feet to face him once again. Thou anointest my head will oil; my cup runneth over. I have been anointed with thy Holy Spirit which makes my heart to overflow with joy. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,  When I look back over my life I see that Jesus has been so good to me, and so merciful, so I know He will continue to be so. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. If dwelling in His presence is so wonderful, now, what will it be like in eternity?