Psalm 23 Part 5 Present Blessings And Hope For The Future
Psalm 23:1-4 A Psalm of David. 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. Jesus is the Good Shepherd and He fulfills all of the responsibilities of a shepherd by properly tending his flock. A believer in Christ does not lack anything necessary for this life on earth and in terms of spiritual life, the Christian has been granted all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. By giving us His Word and sending His Spirit to live in us, God makes us lie down by the green pastures, which pictures us coming to feed our soul with the scriptures. The LORD will lead us to still, pure waters to replenish our soul. This pictures us c...