Rev. A.J. Ogden

Although David had labored for years as a shepherd, he needed a Shepherd himself. He said, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” He would not go lacking for anything he really needed because the great shepherd knew his needs. The great shepherd would lead him to good grazing land and give him clear, clean water. Clear water, plenty to eat, rest for his body and food for his soul, made David a happy fulfilled Christian. It will do the same for us!

On less happy days God was still beside David. He tells us life is not always easy. There are storms we must encounter, rainy days, sad days, troublesome circumstances which are unpleasant to face. But the heavenly shepherd tells David in verse four, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and staff they comfort me.” Even when trouble comes God, our shepherd, helps us make it through.

Even when enemies come against us, our great shepherd will pour out his blessings upon us right before their eyes. He will set a table before us in the wilderness.

David said, “My cup runneth over.” Is your cup running over today? If not, you need to be filled with the same God who put joy in David’s heart, a spring in his step, and a victory in life! When your cup is not running over you don’t even have enough for yourself. When you have an overflowing heart it will splash on everyone around you. Let us not try to run on an empty tank.