Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23 is one of the most loved psalms. It has been recited in times of celebration, in times of loss and and everything in between. The author of this psalm was King David who had a good understanding of what it meant to be a shepherd. As a boy, David learned to care for the flock under his care so when he made the state that The LORD was his shepherd, he knew what he was saying.
When David said I shall not want, he was basically saying that he would not be in need of anything because of the shepherding care of the Lord. The NLT Bible says I shall have all that I need. Shepherds look after their sheep in every way. They lead them to green pastures, they protect them and they provide all that they need to live a good life. In John 10:12-16 Jesus tells us how a shepherd not only protects the sheep under his care but will gladly lay his life down for their safety. Jesus is our shepherd and because of His care we will have all that we need.
Hebrews 13:20-21
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
~I am your Shepherd and I will meet all your needs.~
Psalm 23 is one of the most loved psalms. It has been recited in times of celebration, in times of loss and and everything in between. The author of this psalm was King David who had a good understanding of what it meant to be a shepherd. As a boy, David learned to care for the flock under his care so when he made the state that The LORD was his shepherd, he knew what he was saying.
When David said I shall not want, he was basically saying that he would not be in need of anything because of the shepherding care of the Lord. The NLT Bible says I shall have all that I need. Shepherds look after their sheep in every way. They lead them to green pastures, they protect them and they provide all that they need to live a good life. In John 10:12-16 Jesus tells us how a shepherd not only protects the sheep under his care but will gladly lay his life down for their safety. Jesus is our shepherd and because of His care we will have all that we need.
Hebrews 13:20-21
20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
