More than a Shepherd

As I ponder these verses again, and the one who shared them, I think of David, the warrior king, but shepherd boy describing God as the great shepherd.  A God who leads us to peaceful places, beside a constant flow of life, refreshing our deepest places all to boast in the goodness of His name. 

And all I can hear the Spirit say is, “I’m so much better than a shepherd.”

“You are not just my livelihood, like a herd of sheep I tend to out of obligation.

You are my passionate possession. 

My family.

My children.

I do not just lead you to peace,

I am peace within you,

A constant flow of life

From deep within.

It is my JOY to lead you in ways that bring you life,

My name declares that I am faithful and true.

That I am for you.

That I am with you.

I will shepherd you, care for you, guide you – but I am so much more than a shepherd. 

I am a Father.

I am YOUR Father.

A shepherd’s love is no match for father’s.”

As beautiful as David’s words have always been to me, I hear the nudge of the Father, “I’m so much better than David thought.”