CONTENT IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S CARE.

Psalm 23:1b

 

Book: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by W. Phillip Keller

Intro.: Jehovah – the Lord God of Israel, Jesus Christ – God Incar- 
 nate, the Creator of all things wants to be your Shepherd! 
 He chose to create you as the object of His own affection, He has 
  bought you by His precious blood, & He will continually care 
  for you. 
 If you choose to let God be Lord in your life, then you “shall not 
  be in want”!

  “Not Want” = (Heb.) not to lack or be deficient.  But, also, to be 
  so content so as not to crave or desire anything more.

 

I. The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep.

      A. All Sheep Suffer . 
 

• Because they are Sheep .

 

• Because we live in a sin-cursed earth.

 
 

      B. All Sheep are Dependant . 

• They Need the Shepherd.

 
 
 

II.  The Sheep are Content in the Good Shepherd.

      A. If they Believe the Good Shepherd. 

• Those who Trust God to be their owner and manager will know His tender mercies and love.

 
 

      B. If they Follow the Good Shepherd. 
 

• Those who surrender their lives to God’s control will live in joy and peace.

 
 

Concl.: