The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Psalm 23:1
Have you ever heard someone 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. That 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. Bit a surplus would cause everything to 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 tells us 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 greater wisdom & knowledge that we can apply to each & every task we undertake. As we apply wisdom & knowledge the Lord our shepherd will ensure there is no lack. As we stay in His Word, doing things His way & receiving His wisdom lack will be but a memory & your future will be filled with provision & hope.
