The LORD is my shepherd… perhaps the greatest opening line in the entire Bible. Psalm 23 describes the role of Jehovah Rohi: The LORD our Shepherd. From making us lie down in green pastures to guiding us through the valley of the shadows, our Shepherd takes care of us, goes before us, and lays his life down for us. To experience all that Jehovah Rohi has to offer as our shepherd, we first need to make sure that we are His sheep.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.