Here he was, a shepherd, the lowest member of in his family and in society, doing the job no one wanted to do and not one recognized.
He had to be outside in all the elements, severe elements: blazing sun, scorching heat, heavy downpours, amidst lightening and thunder, wet without shelter.
Not exactly what any of us would consider picturesque.
Yet He praised God.
He stayed faithful in the mundane.
His heart is apparent in Psalm 19:
The heavens
proclaim
the
glory
of
God.
The skies
display
His
craftsmanship.
Day after day
they continue to speak;
Night after night
they make Him known
They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.
Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world.
God has made
a home in the heavens for:
the sun:
It bursts forth,
like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
The sun rises at one end of the heavens
and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Reverence for the Lord is
pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are
true;
each one is fair.
They are more desirable than
gold (even the finest gold)
They are sweeter than
They are sweeter than
honey (even honey dripping from the comb)
They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward
for those who obey them.
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don’t let them control me.
Then I will be
Then I will be
free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
be pleasing to you,
O Lord,
my rock and
my redeemer.
Oh, the Psalms are so amazing!!! This one is particularly beautiful, and I love the insight you gave at the beginning. I never would've thought about it that way. Thank you for sharing!!!
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