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The Divine Shepherd: His Provision, Protection, and Preservation for Our Lives

Psalm 23 reveals the profound role of the Shepherd in our lives, providing for our physical and spiritual needs. He ensures we shall not lack, satisfies our souls, and grants us peace amid life's challenges. In times of darkness and despair, He walks beside us, offering comfort and guidance. The Shepherd prepares a table before us, covering us with blessings and protection from our adversaries. By serving Him with trust and confidence, we experience His goodness and mercy, assuring us of eternal companionship in His presence.

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The Divine Shepherd: His Provision, Protection, and Preservation for Our Lives

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  1. Psalm 23

  2. My Shepherd – Provides for Me • For My Physical Needs (Phil. 4:19) • He provides me all that I need, that: • I shall not lack (v. 1; cf. Lk. 12:22-32) • I shall be satisfied (v. 2a; Phil. 4:11) • I shall have peace (v. 2b; Hb. 13:20) • For My Spiritual Needs (Eph. 1:3) • He restores my soul (v. 3) • Sometimes tired, weary, sad, weak • He revives & strengthens (Ps. 119) • He leads me in paths of righteousness • Cannot direct own steps (Jer. 10:23) • Always in doing right & never to sin

  3. My Shepherd – Protects Me(v. 4-5) • In the valley of the shadow of death • Life is full of tough challenges • Dark places, bitter experiences • Usually fear, despair & uncertainty • Lonely, loss, illness (Ps. 56:8; 30:5) • YOU ARE WITH ME! (I walk & not fear!) • Not just leading; now beside me! • Safe & secure (Ps. 46:1-2, 10; 56:3) • YOU COMFORT ME! • Your rod – defends & protects • Your staff – guides & cares • His voice/word calms me (Rm. 15:4)

  4. My Shepherd – Protects Me(v. 4-5) • In the valley of the shadow of death • In the presence of my enemies • Life is full of hard battles • Mistreated, excluded, lied about • My arch foe wants to devour me! • YOU PREPARE, ANOINT & OVERFLOW! • YOU are there (37:25; Heb. 13:5-6) • YOU uphold & honor (Isa. 41:9-13) • YOU soothe my wounds (Ps. 147:3) • YOU bless to abundance (Jn. 10:10) • YOU camp all around (Psa. 34:7) • My Shepherd not allow enemy prevail!

  5. My Shepherd – Preserves Me(v. 6) • He preserves me if I serve Him with full assurance & utmost confidence • All the days of my life • Goodness will continually pursue me • Gifts & blessings of God (Jas. 1:17) • Mercy will continually pursue me • Tenderheartedness of God (40:11ff) • Forever • In God’s house = In God’s presence • A loyal sheep both follows and dwells • Ultimately dwelling in heaven forever

  6. My (The Sheep’s) Part • Total Trust • Complete Contentment • Real Righteousness • Faithful Following • Constant Companionship • Headed Heavenward

  7. Only if you believe/trust Him • Hebrews 11:6 • Only if you repent of your sins • Luke 13:3 • Only if you confess your faith • Matthew 10:32 • Only if you are immersed in water • Mark 16:16 • Only if you follow Him faithfully • Revelation 2:10

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