As I wrote yesterday, I often recite Psalm 23 in my mind when things get difficult. Psalm 23 is part of a trilogy of songs (Psalms 22, 23, 24).
Psalm 22 is the song of the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. It can also be described as the song about Christ Jesus our Savior. It is Holy Ground.
Psalm 23 is the song of the Great Shepherd who lives to care for and provide for His sheep. It is the song about Christ Jesus our Shepherd.
Psalm 23 is often read at memorial services when a person dies, but it is much more a song for the living. It reminds us that the care of our Great Shepherd takes us to green pastures and still waters. It speaks of restoration for souls that are weary and dry.
Christ Jesus our Shepherd leads us in right paths so that we bring glory to His name. He comforts us. He feeds us. He anoints us with healing oil. We have an abundant life in His care, blessed with goodness and mercy all the days of our life here.
Not only those things, but He gives us life … we walk “through” the valley of the “shadow” of death, and He brings us into the house of the LORD where we will dwell forever.
Psalm 23 – our Great Shepherd – and His care for us forever.