0319. THE ALMIGHTY SHEPHERD.

THE ALMIGHTY SHEPHERD.

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" (Psa_23:1).

This is a fountain of Living Water, an unfailing star in the night of sorrow and suffering. Look at it as the language of-

I. Real Confession. The Lord is my Shepherd, because I have taken my place at His feet as a sheep-

1. Acknowledging my ignorance-"Mind blinded."

2. Acknowledging my waywardness-"Gone astray."

3. Acknowledging my helplessness-"Undone."

4. Acknowledging my dependence-"I will trust."

II. Peaceful Assurance. "The Lord is my Shepherd." He is mine-

1. Because He hath purchased me with His blood.

2. Because He hath led me by His Spirit.

3. Because He hath fed me by His Word.

4. Because He hath kept me by His power.

III. Unwavering Confidence. "I shall not want." I shall not want whatever He thinks shall be for my highest good and His glory-

1. Because His riches are unsearchable.

2. Because His power is almighty.

3. Because His faithfulness is unfailing.

4. Because His love is unchanging.

Autor: James Smith