Psalms 23:2 3. HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN ...A. He leads to the green pastures where there is ample food. B. The shepherd is very interested in the welfare of his sheep for he makes them lie down before taking them to water. 1) The sheep need to “ ruminate” - to chew the cud; to meditate. 2) They would get sick if they drank on a full stomach, so they are given rest and allowed to chew their chud before drinking. 3) We need to meditate – to stay well mentally and physically we need to take time to rest and ponder. 4. HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS ...A. It is very dangerous to water sheep in a rushing, running stream. Their wool will soak up water, get to heavy for them to swim and drown. B. The shepherd will usually dam up a stream and let water form a still pool. C. The shepherd won’ t lead his flock into something dangerous for them. D. He delivered us from evil, nether does he tempt us.