Psalm 23:1 I Shall Not Want

Psalm 23:1 (KJV)  A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 

All who have Christ as their LORD shall have no lack. He takes care of them as a good shepherd takes care of his sheep. With the LORD as our shepherd, we can rest assured of His superintending protection, provision and presence over our lives.

“Not” is an objective denial of a fact. For a truth, all who have the LORD as their shepherd shall not suffer any lack. He ensures that His sheep are cared for comprehensively – both physically and spiritually.

Psalm 23:2-3 (KJV)  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 

The LORD is our protector – Psalm 23:4-5 (KJV)  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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 

The LORD leads us forevermore – Psalm 23:6 (KJV)  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. 

Amen.