Psalm 79

So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, Will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
(Psalms 79:13)

Here the people of God are referred to as the “sheep of His pasture”. This is a metaphor that runs throughout scripture, where we are likened unto sheep, and God is referred to as our shepherd. In this Psalm we are told that we are sheep that belong to GOD’S PASTURE.

So, what is a pasture to sheep? It is the place were sheep feed, where they gain the nutrition that they need to grow. People in general are a lot like sheep, but not every person is grazing in the pastures that belong to the Lord. This world has its own pastures, and the grazing that goes on there is not at all nutritious. The “pasture” that the Lord wants us feeding in is the pasture of His word. Whether at home, at work, at play, or at church; we need to be feeding upon the Word of God. Thinking about it, meditating upon it… allowing it to transform our heart and nourish us spiritually.

All too often, we find ourselves feeding on what popular culture throws our way. We think about the things of this world, and we allow them to shape our minds, and press our lives into the mold of this world.

Feed on the Lord’s word, and be thankful for the transformation He alone can give!