The Lord is my Shepherd Psalm 23

David wrote this psalm from his own experience when as a shepherd boy he looked after his fathers sheep, and from his personal relationship with his heavenly Shepherd. Jesus the good Shepherd went further than David could imagine by giving His life for the sheep 1:1, John 10:11

Every Shepherd knows that his sheep need the right nutrition, but there are often discontented sheep amongst the flock ( speaking from my experience from my farming days as a shepherd) for whom the grass always seemed to look greener on the other side of the fence! David is making the point that only God knows what is best for His Sheep, When Jesus came He said he knew his own sheep by name and that He would be known by them John 10:14. We can rest assured that the Lord has prepared the very best for all who follow Him and that the grass that the restless sheep forage after may sometimes look greener but will always disappoint, in contrast here are the blessings that pursue those who follow the Great Shepherd of the Sheep our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ Hebrews 13:20

Sheep who follow the Good Shepherd will never be in want 23:1

lie down in green pasture rest, contentment, led beside still waters refreshment 23:2

He restores my soul free from anxiety, Leads me in the right path Jesus the WAY 23:3

For the Christian death is just a shadow death is no longer to be feared because Jesus has given eternal life 23:4

Rod and Staff for direction, examination and healing

Table and oil provision and Strength 23:5

Gods goodness and mercy (grace) will always be with us and we have the promise of our heavenly dwelling 23:6

memory verse

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 N.L.T.

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