In Psalm 23 David lists 5 supreme benefit of being a sheep in the fold of the the Lord his Shepherd: 1) we shall not be in want; 2) he makes us lie down in green pastures; 3) he leads us beside quiet waters; 4) he restores our souls; 5) he leads us in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. In other words, choosing to follow the Good Shepherd means provision, safety, security, protection, leading, restoration and rest. No wonder this is one of the most beloved passages in the Bible!
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.