Our Shepherd Takes Care Of Us

-March 19, 2022-

Good morning, happy Saturday,

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

(Psalm 23:1).

Psalm 23 is arguably the best loved and most familiar portion of God’s Word. I am sure most of us have it memorized. It is so comforting and encouraging in times of sorrow and difficulty. The Lord Jesus is our Good Shepherd, Great Shepherd, Chief Shepherd. He died to save us, lives to care for us, and will come again to take us home and reward us for labors for Him.

David wrote, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” We are the sheep of His pasture. He promises to provide for us. The word want can be translated “lack.” We can therefore say, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not lack.” Some say that God gives us what we need, not what we want; and that is true, but more accurately, He gives us what is good for us according to His will. Sometimes what we want is what we need, and is according to His will. Other times God does not give things to us that which will not be good for us.

Paul wrote to the generous Philippian believers, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Jesus used the example of a human father with his children. If a child asks for bread, he won’t give him a stone; and if he asks for a fish, he won’t give him a serpent. Jesus said that God is a much greater giver and will give His children good things when they ask Him. He loves us so much!

Psalm 84:11 says, “For the Lord is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” When we pray, we should always pray for the Lord’s perfect will. He has already given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, and an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and reserved for us in heaven. We lack nothing. Our Shepherd cares for us so wonderfully. In Psalm 23:2-3, it says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

My Shepherd has takes care of me all my life. He has always provided for me and guided me. He has met my needs and given so many good things. I am sure that He has done the same for you too. He is our Shepherd, we shall not lack. He is so good and faithful. We are all so undeserving and unworthy.

Have a blessed day following our Shepherd wherever He leads us. We will lack nothing. Stay safe and healthy.

Under His watchful and loving care,

Dean