PSALM II
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1 ESV)
Shepherd and Want
I never did a 4H sheep project. I do not think I would make a good shepherd. I would probably lack focus, dedication, and compassion.
Sheep are dumb, and sheep are needy. Without a shepherd, sheep struggle to eat, struggle to be safe, and struggle to rest.
But WITH a shepherd… they have all they need.
With a good shepherd, anyway.
And God’s people have a GREAT shepherd. Despite our arrogance, we do not know what we need, but our shepherd does. Despite our pride, we do not have the skills necessary to survive or thrive, but our shepherd does. Despite our efforts, we are not able to be safe from God’s enemies, let alone our own. But our shepherd is able!
The Lord is our shepherd… He provides life, salvation, joy, peace, and love.