06/09/2026
The most beautiful part of my life in North Africa is who I found Jesus to be in this land — for me and the millions of unreached North African people. He is the Good Shepherd leaving the 99 for the 1, time and time again. It is my greatest treasure that the Lord seared the truth of Psalm 23 on my heart as I walked with Him among the people of North Africa.
Psalm 23, A Psalm of David | Verses 1-3, ESV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
My Shepherd. Not just a shepherd but a good one — the best one. I am your sheep. You have found me. I hear your voice.
I don’t lack anything. I don’t have a single need. Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. I have found this to be true. Shepherd in Hebrew means "companion." You don’t just lead me out or yell from afar where I should go next, no, you walk with me — my closest friend. You are on my side as my helper. You are the one who really knows me.
And where you lead me is not to places I can’t make it, places of exhaustion, or places of danger but you lead me to still waters that bring rest to my whole being. It is a pleasant place. You don’t push me to stop and be still, but just like a waiter seats us at a table — you invite me into lovely places.
From the outside the waters look rough, waves crashing all around me, but when I sit with you the waters are still. With one word from you, all is calm. Your leadership is perfect. My shepherd knows what it is like to be a sheep, too. Your compassion and gentleness lead you to gather me up in your arms, yet we move forward in your strength.
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