Trust
This week we begin a new series based on the 23rd Psalm, “I shall not want.” David knew from life experiences that God was trustworthy and that He stood alone as David’s provider. The question is, do we feel the same as David did? Join us today as we focus on the theme of trusting God as our Good Shepherd.
Psalm 23:1-6 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 Lord
Psalm 22:1 NLT
1 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?
- The Shepherd
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
- The Blessings
Psalm 80:1 NLT
1 Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph’s descendants like a flock. O God, enthroned above the cherubim, display your radiant gloryIsaiah 40:11a NLT
11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart.
Psalm 78:52-53a NLT
52 But he led his own people like a flock of sheep, guiding them safely through the wilderness. 53 He kept them safe so they were not afraid;
Micah 7:14a NLT
14 O Lord, protect your people with your shepherd’s staff; lead your flock, your special possession.
John 10:11 NIV
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:14 NIV
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me