BLAIRGOWRIE

Psalm 23 is something most of us learned when we were younger and have heard many times - read or sung. We are going to have a look here, not at the version we are familiar with but as David wrote it in the Book of Psalms.

“v.1The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall lack nothing, v.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters. v.3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. v.4 Even though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and staff they comfort me. v.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. v.6 Surely goodness and mercy all my life will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord for ever .”

When we are very familiar with something we forget to think about its meaning so let us have a wee look at this Psalm.

The Christian must think of Jesus Christ Who told us He is the Good Shepherd; our Shepherd and a shepherd cares at all times for His flock. He provides all our needs. And He guides us in the right paths. He will not allow us to go astray. Even in the darkest valley, be it death or some other sombre place, He is with us. Our security, as Christians is in our Shepherd, not in our environment. And then we read He is our Host. He lays on a banquet for us. And we will eventually dwell in His house forever, but in His House as Jesus promised us.

How wonderful to be secure in all that is promised in this Psalm.

I pray you will reread it and take comfort in it.

God Bless

Brian

Prayer
Lord help each one of us to be led and shepherd by You and to lean on You knowing that You love us. Amen