Psalms Principle 23: Our Eternal Shepherd (Psalm 23)

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When we consider that the Lord Jesus Christ is our shepherd, we should also remember that He is the eternal God who is without beginning and without end.
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When we consider that the Lord Jesus Christ is our shepherd, we should also remember that He is the eternal God who is without beginning and without end. When we read Psalm 23 with Jesus as our shepherd in mind, David’s view of the Lord as his shepherd and what He will do for us take on even greater meaning. A shepherd provides for his sheep taking care of them in every way. He will lay down his life for his sheep in order to protect them. He comforts his sheep when they are fearful and restless. In understanding the heart of the shepherd we get a clearer understanding of Jesus’ heart for us. He provides for us, takes care of us, laid down his life for us so we could live, he suffered for us, so we could have healing, calms our fears causing us to be at peace even in the midst of storms. He taught us what it means to be humble and serve by being humble and serving, reminding us that if Jesus, who was man, while being God on earth served then we definitely must have a servant’s heart. Ultimately it reminds us that everything we need we can find in Jesus.
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When we consider that the Lord Jesus Christ is our shepherd, we should also remember that He is the eternal God who is without beginning and without end. Reading Psalm 23, with Jesus as our Shepherd in mind, it takes on even greater meaning. Jesus said, of Himself, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:14), and He said that the shepherd gives his life for his sheep (John 10:11). That’s what He did, too, and when we know Him, we know His voice and follow Him. He stays with us, provides for our needs, and even protects us from the enemy. Thanks for the teaching, Dr. G.