Pastor Jon Enter
Pastor Jon is the campus pastor at Saint Croix Academy in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. He previously served 11 years in West Palm Beach, Florida. Pastor Jon lives with his wife, Debbi, and their four daughters.
Just enough
There’s a comforting promise given by your Good Shepherd, Jesus, in Psalm 23 that’s often overlooked. In verse 3 David wrote, “He guides me…
Love that follows
Sheep are helpless creatures. They have no defense mechanism against predators. Their only defense is to watch that no animal is stalking them, following…
He restores my soul
Did you know that sheep have flat backs? If one stumbles, falls, and accidentally rolls onto its back, it can’t right itself. Blood drains…
Quiet waters
“He leads me beside quiet waters” (Psalm 23:2). Our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises he will lead us beside quiet waters. Water is necessary for…
My cup overflows
I remember reading Psalm 23:5 as a child and wondering why God would promise to make my cup overflow. If I poured a glass…
Protected pasture
It used to be that whenever I read Psalm 23:2 (“He makes me lie down in green pastures”), I was confused why God would…
The shadow of death
Every funeral I’ve attended has included Psalm 23. This psalm pours on comfort with its opening words: “The Lord is my Shepherd” (verse 1)….
Where’s the Shepherd?
In Psalm 23:1 God proclaims his protection in full measure! “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” But what about when you’re stuck…
Anointed with oil
In the Old Testament, Israelite kings were anointed with oil, marking them as new leaders of the people. In Psalm 23:5, King David wrote,…
Heating and pounding
Have you ever watched a silversmith work? It’s mesmerizing. As a child, I attended a renaissance festival and was captivated by the craftsmanship. The…
Look up!
Imagine being an Israelite in the Old Testament. You remember that when Moses’ staff hit the Nile River, the river turned to blood (Exodus…
It’s all about others
In our last devotion, we left Moses on a mountaintop with his arms burning. Each time he lowered them, the Israelites died by the…