Dec 28 Devotion: Oh What a Shepherd is He!

Ps. 23:1-6- The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 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.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 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.

*notice the…

1. Relationship -v. 1

2. Resources -v. 2

3. Restoring -v. 3

4. Resolve -v. 4

5. Refuge -v. 5

6. Reliance -v. 6   (assurance, confidence)

Oh What a Shepherd is He!

*because He…

1. Laid down His life to purchase me!

2. Loves me tenderly!

3. Leads me gently!  -v. 2

4. Listens to me intently!

5. Lectures me with authority!

6. is Longsuffering, thankfully!

7. Looks out for me constantly!

He’s the Great Shepherd, Chief Shepherd, Good Shepherd, and MY SHEPHERD!! The 23rd Psalm is a great place for Christians to live!

–Pastor Doug Foster