Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1. We are sheep in need of a shepherd, we need his , and .
Psalm 23:2 (NKJV) 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
Matthew 6:6 (CSB) 6 But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
2. It’s in the secret place that we find , and .
John 10:27 (CSB) 27My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.
3. We learn the voice of our by with Him.
Psalm 23:3 (NKJV) 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
4. As we spend time with our Shepherd in the secret place, we are to walk in a to his word and commandments.
Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5. It’s in the secret place with our Shepherd that we are for our times in the
Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
6. We can trust in the Lord’s and .
Psalm 23:5 (NKJV) 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
7. have a place at God’s .
Psalm 23:6 (NKJV) 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.