May 30 Devotion: The Lord is My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6

Rest for the weary, strength for the weak 

Truths about this Psalm

I. A confession of complete confidence - verse 1

1. His relationship - “Is” “ My”

2. His Relief - I shall not want

II. A condition of Calm Contentment - verse 2-3

 1. The places of rest in which He laid - Pastures - plural

 2. The Performance of Restoration on which He leaned

 3. The Paths of Righteousness in which he was led

III. A Claim of Constant Comfort - verse 4

  1. His Passage through the Shadows-

  2. His Promise from the Shepherd -

  3. His Protection by the Staff -

IV. A call of countless courtesies - verses 5-6

   1. The food the shepherd puts before Him - “Table”

   2. The favor the shepherd puts on Him - oil

   3. The fullness shepherd put in Him - cup runneth over

   4. The followers the shepherd puts behind him - goodness, mercy

   5. The Forever shepherd places Him in - House of Lord

-Bro. Mike Goodson