Provision
This week we continue our series on the 23rd Psalm as we look at the shepherd’s provision for his sheep. We’ll learn that God not only sees our needs, but He provides for them at the right time and with the right purpose.
Psalm 23 ESV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy[ shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
- The Shepherd provides for our necessities. (v. 2)
Psalm 23:2 ESV
“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
- The Shepherd provides direction. (v. 3)
Psalm 23:3 ESV
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
- The Shepherd provides His presence. (v. 4)
Psalm 23:4 ESV
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”