Recline and be satisifed.

I read these comments recently taken from the Bible passage Psalm 23. Green pastures are a reflection of the spring rains. The cold days of winter have passed. This Psalm reminds me a lot of a feast found in Mark 6. In this passage, Jesus tries to get away for a little rest and solitude. (He is unsuccessful in his attempt.) As he gets out of the boat, he sees the crowd that has assembled on that hillside and his heart aches. It aches because “they were like sheep without a shepherd.” They were vulnerable, empty, and unsatisfied.After a brief (but significant) conversation with his disciples, he tells the people to sit down in groups on the green grass. I don’t think it is an accident that the Good Shepherd who is filled with compassion makes the people lie down in green pastures. (It was customary to recline while eating.) And then... The Great Shepherd (Heb 13:20) provides a feast that leads to satisfaction and leftovers!