The Lord Is My Shepherd—And That Changes Everything
When the psalmist says, "The Lord is my shepherd," he boldly states who God is: someone who's always been about relationship, not distance. From walking with Adam and Eve in Eden to pursuing them after their disobedience, God's actions always showed His desire for connection.
Psalm 23 isn't just a meditation; it's an invitation to know the Shepherd for who He really is.
When God introduces Himself in Scripture, He doesn't lead with power or judgment. He leads with mercy, grace, patience, and unshakeable truth. And this: "I keep mercy for thousands." That's not just a line—it's loyalty. It's love that sticks around, whether or not we deserve it. Even when we fall short, "He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. "We change. He doesn't. That's what keeps us steady.
What's wild is how God handles our mess. He doesn't sweep sin under the rug. "I am" doesn't pretend it didn't happen. He takes it on Himself. Think of it like this: when someone gets bitten by a snake, you don't hate the person; you hate the snake. That's how God sees sin. He's not out to crush the sinner; He's out to crush what's hurting us.
But many people get this wrong. They see God as this angry judge waiting for them to slip up. That's not who He is. "God is love. "And Jesus, calling Himself the Good Shepherd, backs that up with His life. He walked with us, lived among us, died for us, rose again, and still walks with us now. Not from a distance. Up close. Personal.
So here's the question: Who's your Shepherd, really?
He's not looking to catch you in failure. He's already carried your failure. His mercy doesn't run out because you've earned it—it endures because that's who He is. He's steady when we're shaky. He's faithful when we wander.
Today, wherever you are, remember this: You have a Shepherd who doesn't quit on you. He forgives fully, loves deeply, and never backs off. He paid the price. And He's still with you, every step, every season.
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