'The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.' Psalm 23:1 NIV
We need to know two things:
1) Our shepherd's character. Jesus distinguished good shepherds from bad ones (see John 10:11-16). Bad shepherds look out for their own interests, not the welfare of the sheep. They're unreliable; when a threat arises, they abandon the flock. But Jesus claimed, 'I am the good shepherd' (John 10:11 KJV). What makes Him good? 'The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep' (John 10:11 NKJV). Their needs and their security come before his own, and, if necessary, he will die for them. 'I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me' (John 10:14 NIV). Jesus knows each of His sheep individually and desires an intimate relationship with them. He calls each one by name; they trust Him and follow where He leads (see John 10:3). You can rely on your shepherd to protect and guide you!
2) The sheep's condition is the shepherd's business. You can't be a good shepherd if your sheep's needs aren't being met. Sheep don't know the path to the pasture, the location of the watering hole, or the strategy for their own safety. But the shepherd does. His sheep believe in him, rely on him, and follow him. But believing in and relying on His protection and provision isn't instinctive—it's a decision you make; an act of will. Regardless of your feelings or circumstances, you make up your mind to trust the shepherd to handle things and act as your security. When you turn your worries and concerns over to Him and rest in His goodness, He fulfils His promise that you will lack nothing.
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