Psalm 23

What can I possibly say about the 23rd Psalm that hasn’t already been said. Every time I write one of these posts I feel inadequate, but that is especially true when writing about a psalm that nearly every person on earth has read.

The 23rd Psalm contains such beautiful language, and is used countless time to help those in times of trouble. Just a couple of thoughts that are helpful to me when I read this beautiful poem of faith.

1. I have always been touched by the personal language of the psalm. Phrases such as “MY shepherd” and “MY soul” fill the psalm. This reminds us that God, while in charge of the entire universe, cares for each of us on an individual level.

2. Verse 3 gives us the reason why God is so good. “His name’s sake” is a phrase that tells us that all this goodness extended to the sheep is just a natural outgrowth of who God is.

Again, these may not be very helpful to you, and there is so much more in this psalm (obviously). I would like to end this post, though, by recommending a book. I reviewed it on this site last year. It is A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller, and the title is exactly what the book is about. You would do yourself well to purchase and study this book. You may buy it by clicking the link below.