What Does It Mean That the Lord Is My Shepherd? (Psalm 23:1) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Today we start Psalm 23 and look at God's plan for true rest and refreshing for our souls through trusting Jesus. We look at shepherd imagery and what this favorite passage means for daily life. What does it look like, in practice, to trust Jesus as your Good Shepherd? "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1) Questions this episode answers What does "I shall not want" mean? It means that with the Lord as our shepherd, we will not lack what we truly need. It is a statement of trust in His provision, not a promise of everything we wish for. Why does the Bible compare God to a shepherd? Shepherds guide, feed, protect, and stay with their sheep. David was a shepherd himself, and the picture shows God's close, personal care. How do I trust Jesus as my Good Shepherd? Follow His voice in Scripture, bring Him your needs, and let Him set the pace. Jesus said He knows His own and His sheep follow Him (John 10:14, 10:27). Links If you are craving the green pastures and quiet waters of Psalm 23, our contemplative Bible Study Live retreat in Maui is a beautiful place to rest in the Good Shepherd. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices