The Lord is our Shepherd – I

In Psalm 23:1, David declares, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” David doesn’t refer to God as “our Shepherd” or “a Shepherd,” but rather, he personalizes it and says, “my Shepherd.” This implies that David had a close, personal relationship with God. He saw himself as a sheep, and God as his Shepherd. Despite having many needs that could cause stress, frustration, and worry, David knew that God would provide and care for him.

Similarly, God desires to take care of each one of us like a shepherd cares for his sheep. As the Amplified translation puts it, “The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.” God wants to meet our every need and be our protector and provider. A good shepherd is tender and caring towards his sheep, just like a good father is towards his child. The enemy will attempt to disrupt our relationship with God, just as he attacks the relationship between a father and child. If we are without a shepherd, we are vulnerable to attacks from predators.

It is important to change our perception of God and see Him as our Shepherd, just as we see Him as our Father. This is because when we recognize God as our Shepherd, we will lack nothing. A good shepherd knows and provides for all the needs of his sheep, ensuring that they never want or lack anything.

PRAYER: “Today, I come to You in confidence of Thy goodness and great mercy, Oh Shepherd of my soul. You feed me, guide me and shield me, so I don’t lack. I commit my life and all around me in to Your care. Be my Shepherd today and forever, in Jesus name. Amen”

BIBLE READING: MARK 12:1-12, 2 COR 7, PSALMS 102, 1 SAMUEL 17-18