This lyrical and lovely psalm of David is a psalm of complete trust in the Lord. The psalmist makes no plea to God but understands his place and his vulnerability in the world as a lamb and submits his all unto the provision and protection of the Lord as his shepherd. The Lord provides for the psalmist in such a way that there is provision all around him and he rests assured in this and this rest leads to the restoration of his soul. The Lord not only provides but the Lord also leads him into pathways of righteousness.
The psalmist is not afraid of danger because he understands that it is the Lord who protects and fights for him as a shepherd protects and fights for a defenseless lamb. He understands that the Lord will take action against his enemies and this gives him comfort and peace of mind. The Lord provides, restores, leads, and protects the psalmist and He is also a gracious host in providing abundant hospitality as the psalmist feasts in the presence of the Lord forever.
Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”(John 10:10-11) It is the Lamb of God who is our King and who is our Shepherd. It is Jesus who provides for us, restores our souls, leads us in the pathways of righteousness, accompanies us through danger and protects us, spreads the holy supper before us in the presence of sin and death, and pursues us in His gracious love all the days of our lives. This understanding gives us a deep sense of peace as we rest in the presence of our precious Lord.
Prayer: Gracious God we give you all thanks and all praise for your daily care and provision, leading and protection. Thank you Lord for the wonderful peace this gives us as we rest in the confident assurance of your eternal presence.
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