"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want." How often have I read that without really thinking about it? The man who penned this had been a shepherd himself so I don't think he chose the words lightly. So let's look at that word--- shepherd.
In David's time the shepherd meant life to the sheep. He was the source for all their needs. He guided them to food and water. He provided shelter when necessary. When enemies attacked, he stood in their defense. The shepherd even had to forsake his own family, shelter, and comfort to live in the fields with his sheep. David was willing to live amongst his sheep to ensure their safety. Our Shepherd was willing to leave the security of heaven to live as one of His flock to ensure their, our, eternal safety.
"The Lord is my shepherd..." What a powerful message that is all by itself, but David continues, "...I shall not want." Ask anyone for a list of everything they want and you will receive a very long list. It is human nature to want more than you have. Once you get one, you want two, you get two and you want four, and on and on it goes. But the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. The Lord, who spoke all of creation into existence, is my shepherd and He will provide for His sheep.
If you are experiencing want, take a moment to evaluate yourself spiritually. Is the Lord truly your shepherd?
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