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Psalm 23: The Enduring Shepherd (v6) The sheep concludes this psalm of praise by reflecting over all the shepherd has done and expressing confidence in the shepherd and the desire to continue always with him. |
Psalm 23: The Enduring Shepherd (v6)
The sheep concludes this psalm of praise by reflecting over all the shepherd has done and expressing confidence in the shepherd and the desire to continue always with him.
- Confidence In The Shepherd
- The sheep is assured that the blessings and kindness of the shepherd will always be with him.
- This confidence is based on the past actions of the shepherd; he has proved himself a good shepherd.
- So it is that we can have the same confidence in God, knowing all these blessings will continue from His hand in good and bad times (James 1:17; Ps. 34:8; Mal. 3;10; John 10:11; Rom. 12:2; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 13:5 2 Cor. 1:10; Rev. 1:8). Has not He proved Himself?
- Dwelling With The Shepherd
- Could be both a decision and an assurance that here, with the shepherd, is right where he wants to be and will remain.
- Here in the house (family/flock) of the shepherd he will dwell and be content forever.
- That should be our decision and assurance as God’s people too (Eph. 2:19) by entering and abiding in Christ (John 10:9; 14:6; 15:5-6, 10; 1 John 1:5-7) and looking forward to the same for all eternity (John 14:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Cor. 5:1)
Is the Lord your Shepherd? Do you have this same confidence?
