The distance between my office and house is quite far, so I try to wake up by 5 a.m. After saying my prayers, I rush out for the day’s job—what Nigerians would call "looking for my urgent 2k."
As I hurried out of my apartment, my foot suddenly hit a rock, causing sharp pain. I went down, clutching my toe and suppressing a scream. After a moment, I quickly recovered and headed to the park to catch a taxi to the office.
Upon arrival, amidst the morning rush and everyone trying to beat Eko's notorious traffic, I stood patiently. Suddenly, a private car stopped in front of me, calling out, "Eko! Eko!" I hastily jumped in.
As I settled into the seat, I felt awkward and struggled to get comfortable. Then, the car stopped, and one of the occupants got out. A few minutes later, it stopped again. The same person from the front seat tried to enter the back. Seeing the door open, I swiftly exited before he could get in. Immediately, the car zoomed off.
I exclaimed, "Aih! Aih! Aih! I almost entered one chance! God done save you today!"
As I reflected on this experience, I was reminded of God’s intentional love while studying Psalms 23:1-6.
Here’s the truth: The Lord is your Shepherd; you lack nothing. He makes you lie down in green pastures, even in the presence of your enemies. He blesses you right in front of those who despise you.
As your Shepherd, He promises in His Word (which you should affirm daily) that goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life. Note that He said "in the presence of your enemies," meaning challenges will arise, but victory is assured.
He is, and forever will be, the Good Shepherd.
Revive!
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