During this time of recovery from malaria, the Lord has spoken to me in fresh ways from Psalm 23. The writer begins with a declaration of identification; he identifies himself as a satisfied follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
We know from the title that King David wrote these words. Here is a king who has a King; a king who was a shepherd who is now following his Shepherd. As a young shepherd, David knew why shepherds were needed and what they did. Without a shepherd the sheep would wander off and become prey to wolves and other predators. The worst thing going for sheep is that they are so tasty. They need someone to lead them, protect them, feed them, and be with them constantly. We, too, need a Shepherd who loves us, Someone we can trust to care for every need we have, past, present, and future, Someone who is with us and for us. That Person is Jesus Christ.
Next week; verses 2-6 reveals the fullness of the care that Christ gives as our present and constant Shepherd.
Bubba Stahl
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