Si Yahweh ang aking pastol, hindi ako magkukulang.

Awit 23:1  

Alam mo ba ang term na “boundary”? A boundary is something that limits or protects you from danger. Tulad ng sa pagda-drive, may  boundaries na nakalagay sa mga kalsada para hindi ka lumagpas at maprotektahan ka sa anumang sakuna o aksidente.

Ganito rin ang role ng isang pastol or tinatawag na shepherd. Ang responsibilidad ng isang shepherd ay protektahan ang mga sheep o tupa na kanyang inaalagaan. An interesting fact about the shepherd is that he has a recognizable voice and hiscommand is followed by his sheep. At the same time, his sheep feel his tender love and care  because he ensures that every animal in his flock is well-taken care of.

In life, our shepherd is Jesus Christ. He leads us with love and grace. We listen to His voice, and we follow Him wholeheartedly. Psalm 23:1 (NLT) says “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” It assures us that in every area of our life, we can believe that Jesus will provide.

We will face different challenges in life. Kung minsan, haharap tayo sa mga sitwasyong mahirap, masakit, o sunod-sunod na mga suliranin. But Jesus is with us. In thoseseemingly hopeless situations, Jesus is reminding us that as our shepherd, He will never leave us. He will be there to guide us in our decisions. But we need to be sensitive to His leading daily. Sa mga pagkakataon na maraming boses ang maaaring gumulo sa ating isip, maniwala tayo nang buong puso sa ating pastol na si Jesus. Siya ang magbibigay ng kapayapaan at pagmamahal na hindi kayang ibigay ng mundo.