Joel Osteen Devotional July 7 2021 – Be Calm

Matthew 10:16, NKJV

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves.”

Have you ever seen a sheep pacing in the fields with worry and living uptight? They’re always at ease, yet sheep are for the most part defenseless. They can’t run fast and don’t have sharp teeth. They rely on the shepherd to take care of them. The shepherd keeps the wild animals away, shows them which way to go, and keeps them from danger. Sheep don’t worry, knowing that as long as the shepherd is there, everything will be fine.

We can take a lesson from sheep. Stay calm, for the Good Shepherd is watching over you, guiding you, protecting you. Yes, there will be some wolves in your path, some attacks, some things you don’t understand. Don’t fall apart or start complaining. Stay in peace. You don’t have to get all worked up. The Good Shepherd will fight your battles. He’ll lead you into the green pastures and restore your soul. You may go through some valleys, some difficult times, but you don’t have to fear any evil. The Lord your God is with you.

Father, thank You that You are my Good Shepherd, and You lead me to green pastures and restful waters. Thank You that even though I walk among wolves, You are protecting me, guiding me, and keeping me from danger. I declare that I am resting in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.