Psalm 23:1
New King James Version (NKJV)
23 The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
In describing the Lord as a shepherd, David wrote out of his own experience because he spent his early years caring for sheep. Sheep are completely dependent on the shepherd for provision, guidance and protection. The New Testament calls Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:11); the Great Shepherd (Hebrews 13:20); and the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4). As the Lord is the good shepherd, so we are His sheep - not frightened, passive animals, but obedient followers, wise enough to follow one who will lead us in the right places and in right ways. This psalm does not focus on the animal-like qualities of sheep, but on the discipleship qualities of those who follow. When you recognize the Good Shepherd, follow Him!
I shall not want.
In describing the Lord as a shepherd, David wrote out of his own experience because he spent his early years caring for sheep. Sheep are completely dependent on the shepherd for provision, guidance and protection. The New Testament calls Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:11); the Great Shepherd (Hebrews 13:20); and the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4). As the Lord is the good shepherd, so we are His sheep - not frightened, passive animals, but obedient followers, wise enough to follow one who will lead us in the right places and in right ways. This psalm does not focus on the animal-like qualities of sheep, but on the discipleship qualities of those who follow. When you recognize the Good Shepherd, follow Him!
John 10:11
New King James Version (NKJV)
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
Hebrews 13:20
New King James Version (NKJV)
20 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep
1 Peter 5:4
New King James Version (NKJV)
4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
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