Psalms 23:1PSALMS 23Introduction 1. This Psalms has a child-like simplicity of faith. 2. Background (probable) a. David on the eastern side of the Jordan River where he fled from Absalom to Mahanaim. b. In intense grief, turns through power of association to childhood memories. c. Compares his faith in God to that of the faith of a sheep in its shepherd. I. THE LORD IS MY ... A. Sheep are very helpless creatures. B. John 10, Jesus says, “ I am the good shepherd.” C. He renders complete care for us, we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. D. The most telling word is “ MY” , otherwise it would mock me to say the Lord is a shepherd, but not to me. E. The second important word is “ IS” , present tense. Sad when only can be used in the past tense. 2. I SHALL NOT WANT ... A. Reason: “ The Lord is my shepherd.” B. When hungry he feeds me; weary, he gives me rest; when wounded, he restores my health; when lost, he guides me; when fearful, he gives me courage; He graciously supplies all my needs.