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Psalm 23 is the most popular, uplifting, and
comforting Biblical passage. It is one of the
most well-known and appreciated Psalms.
It is possibly the most famous Psalm of optimism.


Because it goes beyond simply acknowledging
God's protection, guidance, and blessing.
In Psalm 23, David expresses gratitude to God
for watching over and protecting him.
The 23rd Psalm of David, recorded in the
Old Testament of the Bible, is one of the
most soothing prayers for the soul's sorrow.
It can help reframe, refresh, and restore our
confidence and turn negative ideas, feelings,
and situations around when repeated frequently.
We shall never go through anything in life that
does not provide consolation, refreshment,
guidance, and protection to the root feeling...
than the simple beauty found...
in the 23rd Psalm.

Shepherds had to live with their flocks of sheep,
guiding them across hills and valleys looking
for new vegetation and water sources to feed
and hydrate them.
It captures a Shepherd caring for fragile,
defenseless sheep in a beautiful sense.
Israel was completely covered in sheep herds.
There were few options for them to eat locally.
As a result, flocks congregated near feeding
sites and watering holes.
The sheep needed to identify their shepherd's
voice in order to follow him when he called.
Shepherds trained sheep to
respond solely to their voice.

In Psalm 23, God is described as a Good Shepherd
Who cares for and guides His flock. It is well
known that the Shepherd is to know each sheep by
name; hence, when God is compared to a Shepherd,
He is both a Protector and a Caretaker.



God promised to protect the Israelites as they
entered the Promised Land from the nations
that would thwart them.
"I will send My wrath ahead of you, and
all your adversaries will flee from you."
23:27 Exodus
God is defending those whose actions were
in agreement with His predestined intentions and
purposes.
David's Psalms are filled with praise and
thankfulness to God for protecting His chosen
one from his adversaries.
Psalm 18:3, 54:7, 138:7
No matter how much power or fury David's
foes unleashed against him, they were no
match for God's protection.
Job's life also demonstrated God's protection.
Despite the fact that Satan's attacks caused
Job much suffering, it was God who
established the line that Satan could not pass.
Satan was only permitted to carry out the tasks
that God assigned to him.
Job 1-3
Despite all of Job's hardships and pains,
God was protecting him from greater harm.

We will never be in want as long as God
is our Shepherd and Protector.
"Want" is synonymous with "Lack."


A shepherd's responsibilities included leading
the sheep to rich green pastures where they may
graze, protecting the flock by keeping an eye
out for predators, and ensuring that no sheep
gets lost or confused.
Shepherd is another term for... "Protector."

He permits me to lie down
and rest in green pastures:
In this sense, the green pastures are tender grass
meadows where we can rest under the
Shepherd's careful eye (God).

He leads me beside the
peaceful waters,
Still waters are waters that run softly
and slowly, and they provide great calm
and repose to the spirit.


When we yield to God's Will and His Way,
we may be confident that He will guide us
along the pathway that is best for us. He will
also lead us along the finest road, one that
aligns with His... for the sake of His honor and
His glory.

Even when walking through the dark valley
of death we will not be afraid, for God is
with us, guarding, and guiding us all the way.

A valley is a place surrounded by hills or
mountains, which often cast shadows
below. The majestic mountains are a
metaphor for death. It's a dangerous
place where many unpleasant things or
"evils" occur.
We walk by faith with God
through all of life's ups and
downs.
We shall be led in the right
direction by the Shepherd.
We cannot withstand or protect ourselves on
our own in the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
But because of our faith in God, we can very
well endure all of life's ups and downs.

God's protection is certain and trustworthy
because He promises His people, "I will never
leave you nor forsake you."

God's rod and staff... they bring us solace.


In John 10:11, Jesus stated,
"I am the Good Shepherd."
The Good Shepherd sacrifices
His life for His flock.
We are the sheep of His pasture.
God will protect us, provide for us, give us food,
give us shelter, and gently correct us when we go
astray.

God knows how to create a feast
for His own.

Even when our foes are nearby, God may
make arrangements for us to be seated at a
lovely banquet table where we may feast, even in the
presence of devils from hell; but the enemy
will not be able to touch or harm us while we
are under God's Divine protection.
God is demonstrating to our adversaries how
He treats His anointed. God has graciously
accepted us as His guests. We can dine, relax,
and enjoy the buffet in peace.

Our heads have been anointed with oil by God.
You rub oil on my head speaks to God's
work of restoring David's heart, especially
in light of the impending threat of enemies.
The words "You anoint my head with oil"
also reflected David's gladness in heart.
Other passages in the Bible associate oil with
gladness.
Isaiah 61:3; Hebrews 1:9
Shepherds often anointed sheep to keep
off dangerous bugs. God keeps us safe from
things that would harm us.

Our cups are overflowing
with blessings!


God not only supplies enough,
but He provides more than enough.
God supplies what we need, and God always
provides more... literally, pressed down,
shaken together, and overflowing.
When our cups are overflowing, we can be
as generous as our Father. We can use the
surplus He has given us... to bless others.

God's "Goodness and mercy”
are part of our inheritance.
Psalm 23:6

In times of suffering and grief,
the 23rd Psalm is frequently quoted.
The 23rd Psalm is commonly quoted in times
of sorrow and bereavement. This Psalm has
pushed many people who have experienced
personal catastrophes to have promise... for a
morning of pleasure.

The 23rd Psalm addresses
both life and to death.

Throughout their sorrowful nights,
many mourners found
consolation in...
the 23rd Psalm.
The 23rd Psalm has unparalleled insight,
beauty, strength, and comfort.
The 23rd Psalm encourages reflection on the
profound and unavoidable reality of our own
mortality while also assisting us in better
understanding and accepting the loss of our
loved ones.
The 23rd Psalm assures us that
with God as our Shepherd, we
have everything we need for life
and death.

God's protection is certain and trustworthy
because He guarantees His people, "I will never
leave you nor forsake you."
Be fearless and strong. Do not be afraid or
afraid of them, for the Lord your God is with
you.
He will not leave or forsake you."
No man shall be able to stand before you all
the days of your life, according to
Deuteronomy 31:6.
I will be with you just as I was with Moses. I will
not leave or forsake you.
"Be strong and courageous, and finish the work,"
says Joshua 1:5.
Do not be afraid or disheartened, because
the Lord, my God, is with you. He will not
abandon you or fail you.
1Chronicles 28:20;
“I will never leave you
nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
So even if the words of the 23rd Psalm do not ring
true for you... just repeating the words and thinking
about them, can help them to come alive for you.

God cares about all of our needs!
God provides all of our requirements
because He is our Shepherd.
We have everything we need!
With God as our Shepherd, we
shall be cared for, loved, and
our needs shall be met.

We, like the sheep, require a
Shepherd. Sheep are defenseless
creatures who stray off and
become lost.

The sheep are weak, naive, and completely
reliant on God. God performs the duty of Shepherd
by protecting the sheep. As a result, the sheep
"shall not want."
We will not go hungry...
THAT IS SUPPLY!
We, like the sheep, cannot exist without a
shepherd for long. We, too, rely entirely on
God to shepherd, protect, and care for us.
The Shepherd takes great care to keep
the sheep safe. That implies...
RELATIONSHIP!
We follow the Good Shepherd
when we recognize Him!
As the Lord is the Good Shepherd, we are His
sheep: not fearful or passive, but obedient
followers, wise enough to follow the One Who
will guide us to the right places and in the
right ways.






















God's protection is...
unparalleled.


Let us put our faith in our Father
and hearken to His voice.
There is an abundance of blessings in God.
Everything we need is found in God...
and with God.