We’re in Psalm 139 once again, and this week we are looking at the third stanza of this beautiful song – verses 13 through 18 – where David reminds us that God made us.
In this psalm, David begins by showing us how intimately God know us and how constantly He is with us. Now He says, “Don’t forget. Not only does God know us intimately, not only is He constantly with us, but He made us!”
David proclaims that we are the result of God’s creative handiwork “fearfully and wonderfully made”. God designed us with purpose, and He has determined our days. Oh, how this almighty God of design and purpose is completely worthy of our praise, gratitude, and trust!
How does this relate to us as shepherd leaders?
We should stand in awe of our God and the intricacies of how He wove us together, and that awe should lead to the deepest obedience.
Our God was present when we were conceived, and before one day had passed He planned and determined the days of our lives.
In addition to all of that, He made us in His image and because He has purpose we have purpose. We were created FOR purpose, ON purpose, WITH purpose.
So, fellow under-shepherd, what is your purpose with regard to how you parent, how you pastor, how you be-friend others, how you supervise, how you influence your peers and your leaders at church, at work, and in your community?