We have the choice between two masters. The One created us, loves us, gave His life for us, is a faithful Promise Keeper and is preparing a wonderful place for us. The other one is a deceiver and one who robs, steals, kills and destroys. By deception, he entices the ignorant into his trap of sin and tries to hold them captive until they die. Then they belong to him forever.
Some have said, “But it is so hard to follow the Lord.” The reality is, it is much harder a life to not follow the Lord. Why is this true? Because the Lord truely is the Good Shepherd and you can trust Him with everything.
When a person releases himself fully into the hands of the Good Shepherd, he will begin to come into peace and blessing. As we cast all our care on Him, He cares for us (I Peter 5:7). That full 100% commitment makes all the difference. When a a person finally realizes he cannot help himself nor become righteous by himself, then he is ready to receive divine help from God. He is the God of all comfort.
When a person makes a whole hearted commitment, with no reserves, to follow the Good Shepherd, it will then make it possible for Him to lead us into green pastures and beside still waters. We can rest there, we can be refreshed there, we can live there under the care, protection, blessing and provision of our Good Shepherd.
Let There Be Life 