Psalm, Chapter 23

The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd.

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd,
 I [a]shall not want.

-          Psalm 23 is a famous bible chapter

o   It is made up of the number 2 which represent witnesses

o   And the number 3 which represents the trinity (God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit three-in-one

o   Added together they equal 5 which is the number for grace

o   Multiple together they equal 6 the number of man

o   So right off the start we have “witness God The Father, God The Son, God the Holy Spirit three-one offering Grace to mankind

-          The title is The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd

o   A Shepherd cares for his sheep

o   He leads them to still waters

o   He leads them to the green pastures

o   He protects them with his Rod and his life

o   He knows them by name

o   And his sheep know his voice as well

o   There is safety and security for the sheep because of the good shepherd

-          Now we come to the first verse

o   The Lord is my shepherd

§  David is making a declaration

·         The Lord (this is the One True God)

·         Is my shepherd (not a shepherd my shepherd)

§  In other words, David is relying upon the Lord to lead him and protect him

o   I shall not want

§  In other words, I will not be in need because my Shepherd takes such great care of me I don’t need anything else (He is all I need)

o   Do you consider the Lord, your Shepherd?

§  Do you trust Him to provide everything you need?

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
 He leads me beside [b]quiet waters.

-          He makes me lie down in green pastures

o   He makes me (this means the Shepherd is the cause)

o   To lied down in green pastures is what He caused

o   To lie down means to rest in absolute peace without fear

o   In green pastures means it’s soft, it’s beautiful and yummy food is included

o   This speaks volumes about God’s loving care

-          He leads me besides quiet waters

o   He leads (this means He is directing the steps)

o   Besides quiet waters 

§  Quiet waters are where it is safe to drink

§  It’s very peaceful with no threats around

§  The water is clear, cold, healthy and refreshing to drink

o   So this activity goes beyond rest and food and expands into refreshing water that is safe to drink and be fully satisfied

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