Psalm 23

We can find what we need within the word of God.
In its pages we discover refuge, serenity, wisdom and forgiveness. Not all messages within the Bible may be clear to our usual way of speaking and comprehending. In these words about Psalm 23, we can take meaning from what one believes to have been said or at the very least, a clear message that God will be with us no matter what happens, or who we are.


Here are just a few words of enlightenment about Psalm 23 that may give you a little different view of these beautiful words.

The Lord is my Shepherd - A guiding light through life.

I shall not want - Giving everything to everyone.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - Showing me where rest and respite can be found.

He leadeth me beside the still waters - Always there to calm anxiety and problems.

He restoreth my soul - He is always available to heal my soul.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness - He shows me how to be a good Christian.

For His name sake - He leads me to follow him always.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - There will be many temptations throughout life.

I will fear no evil. - I will never have to fear anything that I am confronted with.

For Thou art with me - He is always with me no matter what happens.

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me - This is His way of keeping us in disciplined faith.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies - Giving us boundless hope.

Thou annointest my head with oil - Always offering His blessings in our life.

My cup runneth over - Showing total forgiveness.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life - Freely giving His blessings without prejudice.

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord - Giving us a home to dwell in.

Forever - Giving us eternity with Him.

Psalm 23 for some brings comfort in times of a terrible loss like that of a parent, child, or companion. For others, it's hope to be found when all life seems to be lost. It also provides steady guidance through the challenges of life.

No matter the reason that one reads Psalm 23 there is one commonality that stands out. That common theme is our belief that the Lord Jesus Christ is our Great Shepherd. It is only through the belief in God that salvation is granted through repentance.

Here are some other passages from the Bible like Psalm 23 that are more than worth reading about our Great Shepherd. 

Isaiah 40:29 "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."

Romans 8:31 "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"

Psalm 147:3 "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."

Jeremiah 24:7 "And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart."

John 10:9 "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."