"My cup runneth over" (Psalm 23:5). This cup represents the lifestyle of the sheep of this great caring Shepherd. The "running over" cup speaks of the abundant blessings that are experienced in the cup life of this sheep.
Men, our great Shepherd has more than enough blessings for each one of us, as well as our wife and family. He does not want us to have anything less than a "running over" cup experience. It reflects negatively on His ministry of being a Good Shepherd when we, His sheep, are "down in the mouth," morbid, unfulfilled, sick, and diseased instead of running over with the joy of the Lord.
As fathers and shepherds of our families it is most important that we take stock of ourselves and our families to see whether or not our cups are empty, half full, or running over. One of the great reasons why the sheep in Psalm 23:5 experiences an over flowing cup is that the anointing was daily poured on its head by the great Shepherd.
Acts 154:32 says "The disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost." Is this the testimony of your family life?
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell