The Verse of the Day

-June 20, 2020-

Good morning, happy Saturday,

-The Lord Is Our Shepherd And Meets All Our Needs-

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

(Psalm 23:1).

Throughout the Scriptures, God is shown as the Shepherd and His people are His sheep. The shepherd always cares for the sheep, leads them, feeds them, provides for them, and protects them.

David in his early years was a shepherd who cared for his father’s sheep. Later in his life he became king and shepherded God’s people Israel. In his personal walk with the Lord, David recognized that God was his shepherd and wonderfully provided for him, his sheep. We notice how personal the relationship is between the Lord and David. He said, “The Lord is my shepherd.”

In the NT, Jesus is the shepherd and we are His sheep. He is the Good Shepherd, who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11, 14); He is the Great Shepherd, whom God raised from the dead having died and shed His blood (Hebrews 13:20); and He is the Chief Shepherd who will come again to take us home to heaven and give us the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4).

David had found his shepherd to always be faithful and provide his needs. He says, “…I shall not want.” David shows us that God always takes care of our needs not necessarily our wants. He was content with what the Lord had given him and done for him.

Paul wrote in Philippians 4:19, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” God’s resources are infinite, hence His riches in glory. Oh how thankful we should be!

In this familiar 23rd Psalm, the shepherd provides green pastures, still waters, restored souls, paths of righteousness, His presence, His discipline and care, a table in the presence of our enemies, overwhelming blessings, and continual goodness and mercy.

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the perfect shepherd for us. He knows when to bring trials into our lives and when to send us His blessings. We should always follow and obey our shepherd and not question His will for our lives. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” He has provided for us in the past and will do so in the present and future as well. We are not shielded from adversity but He is with us in adversity.

Isaiah 40:11 shows the tender care of our shepherd, “He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather his lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” We are hurting right now with the death of our dear and precious brother Jim. He will carry us in His bosom and gently lead us.

Have a blessed day following Christ our shepherd. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean