Good Morning,
The aroma in the kitchen is amazing today. I just poured a hot mug of Door County Country Morning Blend Coffee and it is time to write.
PSALM 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
The 23rd psalm has been recited, memorized, shared for times of comfort and despair. It has been used as a prayer and for mourning at times of death and burial..
The psalm was written by King David and that is what stands out for me. A shepherd is often seen as the provider for the sheep. It isn't the best job and was usually given to the youngest son in the family. The shepherd protected his sheep and often fought off wild animals, seeking to devour the sheep. It was a dirty job and the shepherd lived with his flock.
In the first verse David acknowledged with saying "The Lord is MY SHEPHERD," that he wanted and needed a shepherd. David chose to be tended to by God.
God doesn't assume members of the flock, the flock chooses to submit to the SHEPHERD making that first verse very personal.
Can you say that you have chosen the Shepherd?
Food for thought.
Marty
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