Christ is our Shepherd

Some portions of the ministry that I enjoyed this week:

When we were fallen or backslidden, we argued with others and blamed them for our situation. But after we have been revived, recovered by life, we begin to realize that we ourselves have been wrong... Only after He gives us the life supply, binds up our wounds, and heals us can all the unjust things among us be cleared away... If we lack the Lord's supply, binding, and healing, we will condemn others, blame others, and complain about others... But as the Lord recovers us by life, we have genuine revival, we have the enjoyment of Christ, which causes us to be satisfied, restful, and peaceful, and we experience the Lord's binding and healing. (Ref: Life-study of Ezekiel)

As our Shepherd Christ takes care of us, including our problems and responsibilities. He takes care of us not only in spiritual things but in all things related to our human needs... According to Psalm 23, He takes care of us in every aspect of our living... We should not worry about our problems or about our living. Instead, we need to learn to put our trust in Him... As we experience the Lord's shepherding and remain under His kingship, we enjoy His peace and are no longer subject to spiritual troubles and disturbances. (Ref: Life-study of Ezekiel)

Sometimes when we consider our situation, we may be disappointed and feel that we do not have anything... We may feel that nothing is real, not even in the church life. What should we do when we feel this way? We should turn to the Triune God. He is our real blessing and portion... What blessing it is to have His face, His presence, and to enjoy Him daily as grace! The more we suffer, the more we enjoy Him as grace. What a blessing it is to have His countenance smiling upon us, assuring us, and confirming us! And what a blessing it is to have peace in Him, by Him, and with Him! This is the Triune God as our blessing. (Ref: Life-study of Numbers)