Devotion 13

I've been feeling a little sluggish since yesterday, and the result is, I don’t have much to say. It’s not that I feel spiritually low, just not as vibrant in thinking.

Just now I was trying to find the word ‘caterpillar’ online, and came across the life cycle of a butterfly: egg – caterpillar – pupa – butterfly =)

God’s creation!

I noticed the life cycle of a butterfly is one that starts with no activity, then activity, then no activity, and lastly full of activity.

Similarly, we are also going through seasons of our lives. In this journey, both the highs and lows play a role in the making of a mature follower of Christ.

Even when I find myself in a low-energy moment of my spiritual life, it is okay because the leadership of God is still ahead of me. God has always been the Shepherd and Provider in my life. He is present during those high moments of my spiritual walk, and those low and docile moments as well. It’s all part of the process.

The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. - Psalm 23

God does not just lead the way, He also lets His goodness and mercy follow us all the way.