Have you ever driven down a familiar road and suddenly noticed a sign that's been there all along? That moment of realization—"How did I miss this?"—perfectly captures what happens when we rediscover the profound truths of Psalm 23.

In this opening message of our "Good Shepherd" series, we explore how this beloved passage isn't just for funerals but speaks powerfully to every season of life. The simple declaration "The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need" establishes a relationship that transforms how we navigate our world.

Though we might resist the comparison, we share remarkable similarities with sheep—intelligent yet easily distracted, capable of remembering faces yet prone to wandering, emotional beings who find our greatest peace in the presence of our shepherd. These characteristics don't diminish us but help us understand why we need a guide through life's complexities.

King David, drawing from his own experience as a shepherd and as a sheep who wandered from God's path, reveals three transformative truths: our Shepherd can always find us (even in our darkest moments), He equips us for everything He calls us to do (often through our challenges), and He provides continuous hope for today and tomorrow. The hardships David faced fighting lions as a young shepherd weren't random difficulties but divine preparation for confronting Goliath.

Whether you're encountering God for the first time or needing a fresh reminder of His presence, Psalm 23 invites us to recognize the road signs of God's movement in our lives. Many, like Helen Keller who said "I always knew He was there, but I didn't know His name," sense God's presence long before identifying it. Others have grown so accustomed to His goodness they no longer notice it.

Join us as we rediscover the Good Shepherd who leads us with confident trust through every valley and mountaintop. What area of your life needs His guidance today? He's already there, waiting for you to recognize His voice.

Pastor Brandon Cannon

Pastor Brandon Cannon