God's people are like sheep. David the psalmist found comfort in knowing that the Lord was his shepherd, who could make him "lie down in green pastures." Modern-day shepherd Phillip Keller wrote in his book “A Shepherd's Look at Psalm 23”, "Freedom of torment from parasites and insects is essential to the contentment of sheep… Sheep can be driven to distraction by… flies and ticks. When tormented by pests, it is literally impossible for them to lie down and rest."
In the Christian life our most annoying pest is worry. It can drive us crazy with concern. My mother never slept at night until her three kids were home safe and sound. My son, Nathan, is unsettled at school when his father is traveling overseas. The apostle Paul knew it was natural to worry about those you love, so he wrote to the Ephesians in order to comfort their hearts and give them peace.
-- Lenya Heitzig and Penny Pierce Rose in “Pathway to God's Treasure: Ephesians"
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