"...he leadeth me beside the still waters".(Psalms 23 vs 2). That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional Today.
It is important to observe that a Sheep can only drink from still(calm) waters. Sheep cannot drink from running and fast moving waters. So, in the oriental culture, a Shepherd would often use stones to create a pool for the Sheep to drink from. The Shepherd recognises that the sheep could be swept away by running waters, the Shepherd recognises the weakness of the Sheep. The Shepherd knows that the Sheep can't drink the way the Lions and deers drink and he stills the waters for the Sheep.
Notice that in Today's Focal Scripture, the Psalmist declared, "HE LEADETH ME BESIDE STILL WATERS". Put differently, the Psalmist declared that when the waters of life come running at full speed,God would calm the waters all by himself. The Psalmist was also implying that God understands his weakness and what he can't handle,and that He(God) goes ahead of him to fix every situation to make life comfortable for him.
Today,God says, "I am your Shepherd,and I will still your waters so that you can drink". God will do for you what you can't do for yourself. God will give you victory in those battles you cannot fight on your own. When it seems you are competing with people who are stronger and better than you,the mercy of God will come in handy and give you success.
He knows what you can't handle. He will calm and still the waters for you. His strength will be made perfect in your weakness.
Pray with me,"Lord,as a new working week begins,still the waters of my destiny. Be my strength in every weak area of my life in Jesus name".
Have a Blessed Monday and a Fruitful Week ahead!
You are the BEST!
@usanga1010
It is important to observe that a Sheep can only drink from still(calm) waters. Sheep cannot drink from running and fast moving waters. So, in the oriental culture, a Shepherd would often use stones to create a pool for the Sheep to drink from. The Shepherd recognises that the sheep could be swept away by running waters, the Shepherd recognises the weakness of the Sheep. The Shepherd knows that the Sheep can't drink the way the Lions and deers drink and he stills the waters for the Sheep.
Notice that in Today's Focal Scripture, the Psalmist declared, "HE LEADETH ME BESIDE STILL WATERS". Put differently, the Psalmist declared that when the waters of life come running at full speed,God would calm the waters all by himself. The Psalmist was also implying that God understands his weakness and what he can't handle,and that He(God) goes ahead of him to fix every situation to make life comfortable for him.
Today,God says, "I am your Shepherd,and I will still your waters so that you can drink". God will do for you what you can't do for yourself. God will give you victory in those battles you cannot fight on your own. When it seems you are competing with people who are stronger and better than you,the mercy of God will come in handy and give you success.
He knows what you can't handle. He will calm and still the waters for you. His strength will be made perfect in your weakness.
Pray with me,"Lord,as a new working week begins,still the waters of my destiny. Be my strength in every weak area of my life in Jesus name".
Have a Blessed Monday and a Fruitful Week ahead!
You are the BEST!
@usanga1010
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