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A friend sent this to me via email many years ago. I enjoyed it so much, I kept a copy of it in a folder. I thought I’d pull this out and share with you all for a devotional today.
- Sis
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I Know The Shepherd
There was once a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere for his one-man shows of readings and recitations from the classics. He would always end his performance with a dramatic reading of Psalm 23.
Each night, without exception, as the actor began his recitation – “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”…the crowd would listen attentively. And then, at the conclusion of the Psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause in appreciation of the actor’s incredible ability to bring the verse to life.
But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. “Sir, do you mind if tonight I recite Psalm 23?” The actor was quite taken back by this unusual request, but he allowed the young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite the Psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no match for his own talent.
With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the Psalm. When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the young man’s recitation that every eye was full of tears. Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, “I don’t understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of experience and training – but I have never been able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?”
The young man quietly replied, “Well sir, you know the Psalm…I know the Shepherd.”
Life is all about relationship -- relationship to God and to His son, and with other people in our lives. Take time today to get to know Him. Talk to Him, and then, stop and take time to listen.
Prayer: God, I pray today that this simple devotion will speak loudly to everyone about their relationship with You. I pray they will know you as the Gentle Shepherd of their souls, providing and guiding them along life’s way. I pray they seek to draw closer to You today because I know when they do, You will draw near to them! Thank You for everything You’ve done for us and please continue to guide us in all that we do. Amen
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