Jehovah- shalom

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

A sheep cannot lie down and rest until four things come true:

1. Sheep must be free from hunger (vs. 2 "green pastures")

2. Sheep must be free from fear (vs. 4)

3. Sheep must be free from friction (tension with others - vs. 5)

4. Sheep must be free from pests (vs. 5-6)

Jehovah-shalom

The Lord does not MAKE or FORCE you to lie down... He ALLOWS us to because He has given us peace!!