Verse 23:1 - The Lord is my
Shepherd; I shall not want.
Many people are familiar with the 23rd Psalm as it is commonly
read at funerals. However, there
is a deeper meaning. David recognizes the character of God and what
he means to him as he struggles with his own journey. God is
portrayed as a good Shepherd, feeding and leading his flock. David's
interpretation is God as the caretaker in the psalm.
David prepares to shepherd his own flock of
sheep. Instinctively sheep know their
shepherd, and the shepherd has made plans for its grazing for the
day. David knows that the Lord will provide him with all the things
he needs for the day.
Psalm 23 expresses a pattern of thinking, while others call it the
Psalm that calms the soul. It contains 118 words and six verses.
It represents a hope and a faith approach to life.
Written in the 10th to 5th centuries
B.C. and was believed to be written by David (King of
Israel) a shepherd himself at one time. He wrote the
Psalm to help people understand that the Lord is always present; even in
difficult times. The Psalm reflects the experiences of a man who had gone
through many valleys and struggles.
Psalms are prayers written often written to music. Today many
Christian artists use the Psalms to create songs. Here is an example of
one using Psalm 103 has its inspiration.
Heidi,
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite psalms because it is very grounding and soothing. It is common at funerals in my faith but I also find it to be a reassurance and place to refocus if life gets overwhelming or circumstances are unexplainable. I like the visuals you chose to accompany each verse- nicely done!
Leslie
Thank you Leslie.
DeleteThank you Leslie.
DeleteHeidi,
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite psalms because it is very grounding and soothing. It is common at funerals in my faith but I also find it to be a reassurance and place to refocus if life gets overwhelming or circumstances are unexplainable. I like the visuals you chose to accompany each verse- nicely done!
Leslie
Heidi, What a beautiful way to showcase the Lord through this psalm and with this wonderful song by Matt Redman. I love christian contemporary music. It can be so uplifting. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is always nice to be reminded that God is always with us.
ReplyDeleteHeidi, What a beautiful way to showcase the Lord through this psalm and with this wonderful song by Matt Redman. I love christian contemporary music. It can be so uplifting. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is always nice to be reminded that God is always with us.
ReplyDeleteChristine do you listen to Klove? 91.1?
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