Moments For You

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 In this short piece of Divine poetry vast fields are unfolded before us displaying God’s character—and ours. Its vivid imagery and memorable meter make it easy to take to heart, and thus it has been found on the lips... Read more →

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 The Eastern shepherd occupied a position of friendship with the creatures of his care to which there is no counterpart among ourselves. In the early morning he would lead his flock to the pasturelands. All day he must closely... Read more →

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 The instincts of most animals allow them to prevail over distance, drought, flood, pestilence, freeze, and great heat without any help from man. But, alas, the sheep is not so gifted. Once... Read more →

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 The key to where water can be obtained lies with the shepherd. It is he who knows where the best drinking places are, and very often he is the one who has... Read more →

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 Question: Recently in reading Psalm 23, I was impressed by the words, “He restoreth my soul.” How does the Lord restore a soul? Answer: Just as sheep are prone to wander and... Read more →

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 The mercies of the Lord’s restoration and refreshment are not the end of our Shepherd’s guidance, but rather the means to an end, and that is—work. Life is not a fold for... Read more →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 So far, David has been using the third person to describe the journey. “He leadeth … He maketh... Read more →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The shepherd’s rod is a formidable club-like weapon. Upon seeing it one is inclined to wonder what David... Read more →

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 A panting fugitive is fleeing for his life. He has maimed his brother, and now fear has spurred him to flight. The wild, inhospitable waste stretches... Read more →

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 There seems to be no period of David’s life in which he could have used this expression in reference purely to temporal circumstances. As a shepherd... Read more →

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:6 Like the shepherd’s dogs that would follow after the flock, keeping them from wandering away and protecting them from pursuers, David professed that... Read more →

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:6 In Psalm 23, David talks about the personal relationship he enjoyed with God. He declares that if the Lord is your Shepherd and... Read more →

In a little clipping, which came one day to my home, my eye lighted on an arrangement of the truth of this song which has never left me. I have never read the twenty-third psalm since that day when it has not fallen into six divisions, each with a name... Read more →

One day it occurred to me to see how this twenty-third psalm was fulfilled  in Christ. This is what I found in Christ’s own words: “I am the Good Shepherd.” Want Psalm 23 Jesus Rest v.2 Matt. 11:28 Drink v.2 John 7:37 Forgiveness v.3 Matt. 9:6 Guidance v.3 John 14:6... Read more →

In the New Testament, the Lord Jesus Christ is spoken of as “the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the Great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20), and “the Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). Also, in Hebrews 9 three lines of truth relating to Him is these three aspects are unfolded. In verse 24, Christ... Read more →