The Lord Is My ShepherdSample

The Lord Is Our Shepherd 

Psalm 23 is one of the best-loved psalms. It is a stunningly beautiful and powerful example of David’s childlike trust in his God. We all long for this kind of trust. It begins here with the very first line. David sees the Lord, the almighty, infinite, holy, and sovereign God, as his shepherd. Though he is the great and awesome God, David knew that God tenderly watched over him like a shepherd caring for his sheep. The Lord is a shepherd. In fact, David was more personal in saying, “The Lord is my shepherd.” What was David saying about God? He was saying that God cares about me. He knows me. He understands me. He watches over me. He protects me. He guides me. He is gentle with me. He nourishes me. He comforts me. He fights for me. He is attentive to me. He is for me. He stays near me. He will never leave me. He would die for me. He’s my shepherd.

Whatever the need is, He can meet it. Whatever the burden is, He can carry it. Whatever the decision is, He can guide it. Whatever the problem is, He can handle it. Whatever the hurt is, He can heal it. He’s my shepherd. When the Lord is your shepherd, you can trust in God no matter what happens. He is watching over you. He is right there with you. He will see you through. He’s your shepherd. You won’t lack anything you really need. If it is a good thing for you, you will get it. You will not be in want of anything when the Lord is your shepherd. Perhaps David’s greatness was in the way he saw God. “The Lord is my shepherd.” In a previous entry, A.W. Tozer taught us that how we see God shapes our entire life, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Do you see God this way? Is the Lord your shepherd?