A LINE-BY-LINE ANALYSIS
The Lord is my Shepherd [Who purchased me at a very high price – the blood of Jesus
Christ, His Son. And as a Shepherd, He is the One responsible for my feeding,
guidance, protection and general well being. Since, as a sheep, I know nothing
of myself, nor can take any independent action on my own, outside of my
Shepherd, that will do me much good (Psalm 95:7, 100:3)];
I shall not want [Because my Shepherd, Who is the Owner of all wealth and
abundance, ‘supplies all my needs, as they arise from time to time, according
to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:13)].
He makes me to lie down in green
pastures [He locates and establishes me in
fresh, tender and conducive environment- in my house, my business, my church,
my ministry, and my world in general);
He leads me beside the still waters [He gives me restful means of sustenance that are without
stress, pain or any trouble to draw from].
He restores my soul [He renews and refreshes my spirit, soul and body with all
the good things they need for health and maximum performance).
He leads me in the paths of
righteousness [(Psalm 78:52) So that I do not
stray from the right course in my exuberance and ignorance, not because I merit
it, but]
For His name’s sake [Because He has the reputation of being The Good Shepherd,
who can never abscond His responsibilities or change His nature from good to
bad (John 14:1). That is the reason I am assured that I am in good hand and
that…]
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death
[Even when I find myself in dangerous or life-threatening situations that
portend evil or great calamity] I will fear no evil [Why?]
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