Yesterday, we considered the opening line of Psalm 23—“The LORD is my shepherd.” That’s a fantastic thing to say, but what does it mean? How does it impact our lives?
David’s following statement is, “I shall not want.” We often come to Psalm 23 for comfort, and it is a comforting passage. But before we can truly enjoy its comfort, this Psalm should teach us the lesson of contentment.
The phrase “I shall not want” can also be translated as “I lack for nothing.” Do you agree with either of those statements? If not, you might consider whether you are following the Good Shepherd. When Jesus is our Shepherd, we are not promised to be materially wealthy, in picture-perfect health, or anything of the sort. But we can trust that we will have everything we need. In fact, spiritually speaking, we can say, “My cup overflows!” Have you learned the contentment of following the Good Shepherd?