“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the quiet waters.” My friend, this is God's precious promise for you today from Psalm 23:2. Jesus loves you. He has chosen you to be His own child. He cares for you deeply. He desires that you dwell always in the green pastures of His blessings. He wants to give you all the blessings of this world and all the blessings of heaven. He also longs for you to have security and peace, because He Himself commands peace (Isaiah 32:18). So let not your heart be troubled. And for all this, the Lord is your Shepherd. You may ask, "Where can I find green pastures? Where can I find quiet waters in this world full of chaos?" You may see only rough waters, jealous people, and wicked hearts trying to take from you. You might wonder, "Where can I find peace and security? Whom can I trust?" But the Lord answers, “I am your Father. I will never leave you nor forsake you, My child. Surely, I will lead you beside the quiet waters. I will make you lie down and enjoy the green blessings. I Myself will produce them for you.”

Yes, Job 25:2 says, "God produces peace in the heavenly places." And this same God came into the world and went to the cross for you. Colossians 1:20 declares, "Through His blood, Jesus produced peace." Yes, on the cross, He shed His blood, and by that blood, He gave us peace. That peace is first with God so that we can now call Him Father and boldly receive His blessings. Through His blood, we also have peace with people. Even when others may try to harm us, we are empowered to speak blessings.

Remember, Jesus looked at Judas, His betrayer, and said, "You are My friend." He did not treat him as an enemy. He knew Judas was only fulfilling God’s plan. He asked him, "Friend, wherefore have you come?" Such is the power of peace. And though devils may try to attack, God surrounds you with a border of peace, as it says in Psalm 147:14. This divine peace will protect you from every evil. Jesus is your Shepherd. The Holy Spirit is your Shepherd. Will you listen for His voice and follow Him? Pray: “Lord, I want to hear Your voice and do Your will, listening to what You ask me to do.” Then, you will always dwell in green pastures, prospering under His care. Then, the Lord will lead you beside quiet waters, overflowing with peace. 

Here’s a wonderful testimony. Sis. Selvi Esther, a devoted follower of Jesus, has two daughters. Both are enrolled in the Young Partners Plan. She is also an ambassador of Jesus Calls. Before becoming a partner, her life was filled with challenges - debt, educational struggles for her children, and family burdens. But through the Jesus Calls Ministry, she surrendered her life to Jesus. Her eldest daughter was working in a hotel. And she writes, “Brother Paul Dinakaran stayed in that hotel and prayed for her.” And within a month, her daughter was promoted to manager, something they never imagined! Her younger daughter joined the Business Blessing Plan and got a wonderful job in an IT company. Today, Sis. Selvi Esther proudly says she is an ambassador for Jesus through Jesus Calls. Truly, God made them lie down in green pastures and enjoy peace. He will surely do it for you, too.

PRAYER: 
Dear Lord, thank You for being my Shepherd and for loving me so deeply. You have chosen me as Your own, and You care for every part of my life. Lead me, Lord, into the green pastures of Your blessings. Calm the chaos around me and guide me beside Your quiet waters. Let Your peace, purchased by Your blood, rule in my heart. Protect me with Your border of peace from every evil attack. Help me to hear Your voice and obey Your will with joy. Let me prosper in Your presence.  In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.