The Lord Is My Shepherd

One of the most beloved psalms begins, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."  Psalms 23:1.  What confidence has David in the Lord.  Should not all of us have the same trust in the Shepherd?  He had provided for David deliverance and protection.  In the threat of death, the Shepherd had provided for David.  In fleeing from enemies, the Shepherd had provided for David. The path in which the Shepherd leads is full and still.  A calmness of soul is offered by the Shepherd.  We are lead in the way of holiness and goodness.  We are removed from the vileness and defilement if we follow the steps of the Shepherd.  Even in the valley where death lurks, we know no fear.  Our Shepherd has conquered the grave and withdrawn the dread of death.  In the presence of our enemies, He anoints us with His oil of comfort and stability.  All of our days of wandering in this strange land, our Shepherd bestows His goodness and mercy.  Our Shepherd, the Lord, is with us and, yea, we shall be with Him forevermore.