Life has been uncertain since the pandemic, and most of us have questioned the presence of God in our life. However, David reminds us of the assurance of life’s journey in a broken world like this.
David here paints a picture of God in the form of a shepherd who takes care of his sheep, which highlights the three assurances that God promises through this Psalm:
Assurance of Supply(V2): ‘Green pastures and still waters’ represent the essential needs of everyday life. David reminds us that we should trust in God and not worry about our daily basic needs.
Assurance of Salvation(V3a): ‘Restores my soul’ signifies a relationship that God has mended. David reminds us that our relationship with God is in a broken state. Still, God himself restores that back through His gift of salvation.
Assurance of Guidance(v3b): David says, “He leads me in right paths.” Sometimes, we cannot choose between right and wrong in life, but God will help us determine the right way through His Word and the Holy Spirit.
David ends verse 3 with these words, “...for his name’s sake”. These words imply that the assurance of life’s journey is not only for our sake but for God’s glory, too, so that we will not depend on ourselves but on Him alone, who is the source of everything.
In the Journey of Life, this is what God assures each
one of us. He is beside us; we only need to acknowledge and be thankful.
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