SCRIPTURE
“The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalms 23:1-3 (AMP)
MESSAGE
A Sheep is a member of the taxonomic genus Ovis, which includes five species. The domestic species of Sheep and wild species. For this teaching, we will focus on the domestic species. People keep domestic Sheep in farmland, grassland, and pasture, with plenty of grass and plants to feed on. Sheep are flock animals and like to be in groups, they are very good at hearing their shepherd’s voice, always want to be led, and naturally follow the shepherd because they trust their shepherd. The shepherd is very caring, he provides food, water, safety, security, protection, guidance, and shelter from the elements.
David figuratively using Psalm 23 paints a good picture of the Lord Jesus as our shepherd, the believer as the sheep who needs a shepherd. So the body of Christ are the flock who is willing to be led by Christ through His Word and by the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Just like the sheep confidently rely on his shepherd, so you must trust and confidently rely on Christ Jesus as our shepherd, and we will not lack any good thing.
Walking in the paths of righteousness means you do not go anywhere or meet people by chance. While those walking in ignorance of God will deal with many casualties, your path is mapped out. Only God’s goodness and mercy follow you.
PRAYER/CONFESSION
Dear Father, I thank you for
WISDOM NUGGETS
“Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord.” Psalms 23:4-6 (AMP)