Sadness and Griefنموونە

Yesterday we read that Jesus had compassion on people who were like sheep without a shepherd. Today, we learn more about what makes a good Shepherd.

Pray

Jesus, thank you that you promise to be with me.

Read

As you read, notice what the Shepherd does for the writer of this psalm. You can apply these actions to what the Lord does in your own life, especially when you are walking through a dark valley (see verse 4).

Psalm 23:1-6

Reflect

When the Lord is taking care of us, we lack nothing (verse 1). Yet we often feel that we do lack! As we get to know our Shepherd better and better, we can affirm that even when we are exhausted with sorrow, our God never fails to refresh and restore us. In fact, the psalmist says that even in the face of his worst fears, he knows that God is providing lavishly for him.

Respond

Recall a time when you were suffering. Can you see ways that God was providing for you even during that time? Are there ways that God is showing up even now?