Still Waters

Psa 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Vs. 1- The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

A shepherd to his sheep:

Protector - Provider - ___________ - Nurse - & ________

The Lord is ____ shepherd

1. The Shepherd has superior ___________ & ___________

§ He leads us where we often don’t think we should go

§ Disappointment =

2. The Shepherd’s concern is for the _____________journey not the momentary _______ or ________ of the sheep.

3. Sheep aren’t designed to __________ or ______________

4. The Shepherd is ________ & _________ than the sheep

§ The Good shepherd is our defender and victor

§ Joh 10:11

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.