Old Testament
Reading
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not
want. 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.
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. 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.
Old Testament
Commentary
No matter our trials or
tribulations, this Psalm of David should always comfort us. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not
want!" What need we when Christ our
Good Shepherd is near? With His living
waters, He quenches the desire of all who thirst to be forgiven. He also leads us in the path of
righteousness, namely the straight and narrow path to heaven, which is by His
grace alone, "for His name's sake".
Even when danger of death draws near, "I will fear no evil, Thy rod
and Thy staff they comfort me." His
Word is our stay. His law reveals what
is right and good in His sight, and His Gospel not only absolves us of all sin,
but gives our hearts strength to do His good will. And even though we live in a world of
enemies, "Thou preparest a table before me". Even when we have only a little, our cup runs
over, for we are rich in grace. "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."
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