“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures” (Psalm 23:2). The sheep have walked a long way to reach the green pastures. They are so tired, but also so hungry. They want to get busy with the business of eating. But the shepherd knows it is better for them to rest first. Our Shepherd knows when we must slow down, lie down, and rest. If we don’t do so on our own, He brings those circumstances which force us to rest.
Christ, the Good Shepherd
