My cup overflows.
A shepherd finds great contentment when he brings his flock to land he has made ready for them. The sheep thrive here. They are healthy and their grazing can improve the quality of the land. When they leave the pasture, it can actually look better than when they arrived.
What a beautiful imprint the shepherd’s care leaves on us.
It fills us to the brim and beyond!
Running over!
And in turn we can give it to the world.
When we get to know the shepherd, the attributes of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, and generosity begin to fill our cup…a different picture than the angry tempers, frustration and irritability that can mark our lives if we are not paying attention.
It’s a guarantee there will be disappointments and trouble in our cups. Jesus faced this in the Garden of Gethsemane before His death. Drinking from that bitter cup of suffering, he gave the ultimate sacrifice. His resources for his beloved sheep are limitless so we know the grace, mercy and provision of his love even in the troubling moments when we drink from a bitter cup. The shepherd never abandons his sheep.
How do I sense God’s care for me overflowing from him?
How is my contentment as one of God’s beloved sheep noticeable to the watching world?
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