1 The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
4 Yea, 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 runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.—Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is not just a psalm to be read when trouble comes. It is a psalm appropriate for every single minute of every single day of your life here on earth. The Lord…your Creator…the Maker of both heaven and earth is Your Leader. The Almighty and All-Sufficient God is the One who preserves you, protects you, provides for you and guides you through this life. He is your Owner. You as a believer, wear His name. His Spirit dwells in You and is with You.
Beloved…God Himself is your provision. He is your shield and your exceedingly great reward. Spend time in this precious Psalm today. Memorize it and allow the Spirit of God to speak to your heart as you do. Look up the meaning of each word in Strong’s. Check out the cross-reference verses…they are illuminating. Read Spurgeon’s exposition in his Treasury of David. You WILL be blessed. The word of God is lamp to your feet and a light to Your path. Our God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
