The Shepherd Provides Abundantly
As David's song of the sheep concludes, he suddenly drops the analogy to consider his own experience of God, both as a simple man in need of a Saviour and as a king in need of divine guidance.
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Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
The Shepherd Restores
As a former shepherd keeping watch over flocks in the wilderness, the composer of Psalm 23 understood the nature of sheep, including their bad habit of wandering.
In the Shepherd's Care
Like many of the songs found in the Bible, Psalm 23 states its case in the first verse and simply verifies it in the remainder of the song. The key thought is this: Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall lack nothing! No uncertainty should frighten me.
The Woeful Song of Frightened Sheep
All have endured the daily grind of uncertainty. When the trials of life push us to the limit and our hearts are heaviest, this magnificent "Psalm of the Shepherd" offers comfort and assurance, especially for those who lack the secure feeling of God's perpetual presence.
Front and Centre in the Mind of God
It's humbling to think that the Creator of the universe, whose power, knowledge, and goodness know no limits, actually cares about us and loves us individually and personally.
A Message from God
According to David, God overlooks our lowly status and acts on behalf of humanity in two significant ways: He takes thought of him and takes care of him.
A Song of Praise
The difference between praise and petition is the absence of self. David leaves himself out of the picture in this expression of praise.
The Majesty of God
I suggest—and it is only a suggestion—that this psalm was composed by David as a hymn of praise in honour of God who gave David that epochal triumph over Goliath of Gath.
The Value of God’s Creatures
All of us need to be needed. We want to be wanted. God created us with a desire to know we can contribute something valuable and to have a significant impact in the lives of others.
God’s Shield against Discouragement
The daily grind of discouragement is lessened when we trust that the Lord will fight our battles for us.
