“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Psalm 23:1
Have you heard the cry “I’ve run out of… so now I can’t!” It’s possible for us to fail to complete something because of a lack of what’s necessary to finish it. The lack could be in any area. It could be resource, organization, patience, ability, ideas or even wisdom. The lack is the base cause of the failure. With a surplus everything can be finished & completed.
Today’s verse lets us know how we can have more than enough to complete every task without lack. By having God as our shepherd we’re set up for success. He leads, restores and guides us. He gives us good rest. Without Him as our shepherd we’d be unable to access & receive these vital & precious things. With Him we lack nothing.
Isaiah 33:6 lets us know that Wisdom & knowledge are our stability. If we lack them then we’ll be unstable. When we’re unstable we’re unable to finish & complete what we need to. Knowledge can be gained through study, research and diligence. Wisdom on the other hand is different. James 1:5 says that we should ask God for Wisdom whenever we need it. When we ask Him we’re told He’ll give it to us in abundance enabling us to complete what we need.
This week lets work on reducing lack in our lives. Let’s begin by gaining wisdom & knowledge then applying it to every task we undertake. The Lord our shepherd will ensure we lack nothing as we stay in His Word, do things His way & receive His wisdom continually.
