Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
I typically choose to read the NIV version of scripture, but Psalm 23 is one of those verses that I learned in my youth, so my immediate thought as I read this is that the ending should be “I shall not want.” The lesson, however, is the same—if I root myself in God and not in this world, He will satisfy all my needs, I will lack nothing. Sadly, I’m still trying to totally shake off the pull of this word so I can be satisfied completely in Him.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
The change in pronouns really struck me with this verse today. In verse 1, he is talking ABOUT God. In verse 4, he is talking TO Him. That’s huge. When I talk about you, you are not part of the conversation. You are removed from it. When I talk to you, you are the recipient of my words. It is a much more personal, intimate connection.
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my. enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the ability to see a very familiar Psalm through new eyes. Thank You for being a part of the conversation, for the intimate connection of talking directly TO You. Help me to completely abandon this world and find my home, my comfort, my security solely in You. Amen.
Psalm 23:6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Have a blessed day. Love you.