LBW 456, “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Devotion
This simple tune is profound in its depth of wisdom. The providence and power of the Shepherd is exemplified in the lives of those whose faith is firm in him. Yes, there are moments in our lives when some circumstance has clouded our eyes and we wonder if God will be faithful.
But the Shepherd will prove faithful if we but “Be still and know that He is God” (Psalm 46:10). As we “trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5) we can know that he will direct our paths.
Is it difficult to see the loving hand of the Shepherd today? Has some event caused you to question his love and faithfulness in your life? Even when we are faithless, he remains faithful to us. When discouragement fills our hearts, may we cling ever tighter to the hand of the Shepherd!
Prayer
Lord, help me to know you are close, especially in the dark valleys. May I cling to you and know your goodness. Renew my faith and my life today, in Jesus’ name. Amen.