The Lord is my
Shepherd – A psalm of David
I am diverting away from the covenants but I was lead to write this out. I firmly believe this too is a covenant which was given by God through David. I hope and pray that as you read this you will be blessed to feel His presence in your life. His Oveflowing abundance , His care, His Guidance. God bless you .
Ps 23 1 The LORD is
my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy
staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
The meaning of the word Psalm is – a sacred song. I am not
going to the the details of the Psalms. This Psalms by far is the most known
psalm. Every child is taught it. In many a house hold this psalm is repeated
daily during common prayer. Many a time we just repeat it without feeling it. Without knowing what is in it for us.
I hope to give some thought to the above.
Vs 1 : I shall not be
in want.
The shepherd
takes the sheep to the best pastures. The best grass which is available for the
whole flock. The loving God is also
taking us to the Best pastures. The best things in life are already planned for
us. Many a time it is our doubts that rob us of the grand things God has
planned for us. When we say “I shall not be in want” do we really mean it?
Vs 2 Rest in green pastures and leads beside still waters.
A shepherd will
allow his sheep to rest when there is plenty of grass and will lead his sheep
along the banks of a river or stream in which the water flows slowly or at a
lake. Why? Because if the pastures is not good then the sheep will not be able
to rest. If the waters are not still the sheep might fall in the water and
drown.
Our heavenly father
will also lead us like this. Will not allow us to slip and fall. He will guide
our paths if we walk astray. This verse also tell us about the rich abundance
that God has provided for us. Are we willing to partake in this blessing?
Vs 3 Restores my soul for his names sake.
Chirst died for
our sins and has redeemed us from all our sickness and our pains. When we feel
down, when we feel lost we must reassure ourselves that it is not us but HIS
grace that helps us in restoring our soul to a refreshed state. Look unto Him
only for all your needs.
Vs 4 I will fear no evil.- your rod and staff they comfort me
We really need to
understand the shepherd. The rod is a small stick which can be handled well by
the shepherd. It is used to guide sheep on the pathway. To throw at an animal
that is trying to stray away from the flock. To throw at predators. Etc.
The staff is
used to help the guide sheep specially new born lamb to their mothers.
To us in today’s life we need not fear any evil. The Lord
will protect us from all harm and danger.
Vs 5 You prepare a
table and my cup overflows.
This is what I
really like. A shepherd will get his sheep to the pasture but the sheep has to
have the grass. For Us the Lord will prepare a table. A table filled with His
abundance. A table filled with His blessings. Where is He preparing this table,
“ in the presence of my enemies” You will be blessed above those who seek to
make you fall. You will be blessed to showcase the power of God.
The second part of
this is that the cup overflows. When our table is full with His abundance the
cups will overflow. We should give out the blessings to others who need it.
Only when we share what ever we have will more blessings come our way. If God
were to think like us, Saying no he has got enough many of us will be wanting
in many things. We should give out more to get more.
Vs 6 Goodness and mercy will follow me
If we abide in
Him Surely goodness will always follow us In all that we put our hands to do
.Every day of our lives. When we do this we will always live in his house, with
all our tables always full and our cups always overflowing.
Dear Father
We thank you because you are our Shepherd,
you are our Guide, You are our fortress May out tables be full and our cups
always overflow with your blessings. May all those who come in touch with us in
our lives be blessed, May we be a blessing to others. Be our source and our protection. be our Hope when we feel down. We know that you Love us and that we are your sheep.
Thank you for your hand of protection .
Amen
I got this part forwarded to me by a friend. It was very useful. Hope you like it too.
his This is an eye opener.... Some probably never thought nor looked
at this Psalm in this way.... even though they say it over and over again.
The Lord
is my Shepherd …….. That's Relationship!
I shall not
want …… That's Supply!
He
maketh me to lie down in green pastures. ……. That's Rest!
He
leadeth me beside the still waters. ……. That's Refreshment!
He
restoreth my soul ……. That's Healing!
He
leadeth me in the paths of righteousness. …….. That's Guidance!
For His
name sake ……. That's Purpose!
Yea,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. ….. That's
Testing!
I will
fear no evil. …… That's Protection!
For Thou art with me …… That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod
and Thy staff they comfort me, ….. That's Discipline!
Thou
preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. ….. That's
Hope!
Thou
anointest my head with oil, …… That's Consecration!
My cup
runneth over. …….. That's Abundance!
Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. ……. That's Blessing!
And I
will dwell in the house of the Lord. …… That's Security!
Forever
…….. That's Eternity!
God Bless you Abundantly
