The Shepherd knows what pastures are best

(Hannah Smith, 1875)

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters" Psalm 23:1-2

The Shepherd knows what pastures are best
for His sheep, and they must not question nor
doubt, but trustingly follow Him.

Perhaps He sees that the best pastures for
some of us are to be found in the midst of
opposition or of earthly trials. If He leads you
there, you may be sure they are green for you,
and you will grow and be made strong by
feeding there.

Perhaps He sees that the best waters for you
to walk beside, will be raging waves of trouble
and sorrow. If this should be the case, He will
make them quiet waters for you, and you must
go and lie down beside them, and let them
have all their blessed influences upon you.