“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, SO WHAT?”

Psalm 23 

This Psalm has a message for the sorrowing, but it is unfortunate that it’s  used primarily at funerals,  because Psalm 23 focuses on what Jesus does for us “all the days of (our) life” and not just at death.  David deals with some of the difficult things he experienced during his long walk with the Lord.  While people of all ages love and quote this psalm, its message is for mature Christians who have fought battles and carried burdens.  

In this Psalm, David pictured God’s people as lowly sheep.  Why?  So we would learn about the Shepherd and see how tenderly He care for us.  You can’t drive sheep as you do cattle;  they must be led.  In this Psalm,  David explains that if we follow the Lord and trust Him,   He will meet our every need,  no matter what the circumstances may be. 

We must be willing to go out on a limb with the Lord.  If that is where He is  leading you, it is the safest place to be. Your desire to live a risk-free life is a form of unbelief.  Your longing to live close to Me is at odds with your attempts to minimize risk. You are approaching a crossroad in your journey. In order to follow the Lord Jesus,  whole heartedly,  you must relinquish your tendency to play it safe.      

 Let Him lead you step by step through this day. If your primary focus is on Jesus, you can walk along perilous paths without being afraid. Eventually, you will learn to relax and enjoy the adventure of your journey together. As long as you stay close to the Lord Jesus;   His sovereign Presence protects you wherever you go. 

In HIS Service 

    Roy                                         :