“God my Shepherd! I don’t need a thing.” -Psalm 23:1 (The Message)
Recently, as my husband and I were in our yard, we heard the cows on a nearby hill munching on grass. They must have been in just the right spot with the wind blowing just so. What a simple, yet profoundly peaceful, moment. The grass was green, the sun shining, and the cows were content.
Our neighborhood cows are not always so tranquil. Sometimes they bellow with dissatisfaction. Other times when spooked they take off running down the steep hills. It seems certain they will face-plant. They watch our comings and goings with great curiosity, and occasionally they end up on our side of the fence.
Even though their behavior changes frequently, the pasture stays pretty much the same. The grass is plentiful, there is hay delivery by the farmer in the winter, and they have the hide and hooves to put up with just about any kind of weather. The only thing that really changes is their perception of the world around them.
Like the cows, I am finding that God provides above and beyond what I need, but I have the task of perceiving the Good Shepherd’s provision. God provides what is needed, including restful times of restoration.
Thank you God for Your provision! May we have the wisdom to perceive it! AMEN
some comfort and joy 