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THE GOOD SHEPHERD 

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Psalm 23:1-3 

Glory to God! Our opening scripture is one of the most popular and famous texts in the Bible because it captures our God as a shepherd. Yesterday, we discussed trusting in the Lord with all our hearts. If we don't understand and see Him as a shepherd, we will find it difficult to trust Him. The knowledge of God as our shepherd is not just for memorising but for living every day. When David wrote it, he was not writing as a Bible scholar but as a shepherd. He knew what it was like to spend nights in the field with sheep. He knew that sheep are helpless animals. They have no natural defence, they easily get lost, and they cannot find water or food by themselves. Without a shepherd, they are in trouble. That is why David did not say, 'The Lord is a shepherd.' He said, 'The LORD is my shepherd.' It is personal. It is not just that God is the shepherd of the world; He is my shepherd. When the Lord is your shepherd, then you can say, 'I shall not want.' You will not lack what you need. David was declaring with confidence that, with this Shepherd, there is no shortage. If the Shepherd is not lacking, then the sheep cannot lack. Your provision is tied to His ability, and His ability has no limit. Do not measure what you have by what is in your hand but by who is leading you and who you are submitted to.

Then David describes what the shepherd does. He makes the sheep lie down in green pastures. Sheep do not lie down when they are hungry or afraid, so lying down in a green pasture means they are satisfied and at peace. He leads them beside the still waters, because sheep will not drink from rushing water; the shepherd finds a calm and peaceful place for them. And He restores the soul. That means when the sheep are weary, wounded, or wandering, He brings them back. Jesus said, 'I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.' Our Shepherd did not only lead us; He laid down His life for us. That is how much He cares. A hired servant runs when the wolf comes, but the true Shepherd stands between the wolf and the flock. He knows their names, and He knows their needs. Many believers are tired because they are trying to be their own shepherd, running everywhere to find provision, peace, and direction. But sheep were never designed for that. When we try to lead ourselves, we end up tired and lost. Your job is to follow, and His job is to lead. Let Him lead you to green pastures and still waters. If your soul is weary today, let Him restore you. Rest in the Shepherd's care, because the One who leads you knows the way, and He will never lose any of His sheep. Hallelujah!!!

FURTHER STUDY

John 10:11-14; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 23:1-6 

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  1. Am I allowing the Lord to lead me as my Shepherd, or am I trying to find my own way?
  2. Which part of my soul needs the Shepherd's restoring touch today?

PRAYERS

Father, thank You for Your word. You are my Shepherd, and I shall not want. Lead me, restore my soul, and keep me in Your care in Jesus's name. Amen.

Comments

  1. Q-miOctober 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM

    Your job is to follow, and His job is to lead🙂

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  2. Chef Austin kitchenOctober 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you lord for been my shepherd, not only my shepherd, thank you for laying down your life for me, lead me and restore my soul ijn.🙏🙌

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