Devotion:
Read Psalm 23.
One reason the Bible is so relevant is because its authors wrote from personal experience. David wrote Psalm 23 from his perspective as a shepherd. He had fed his father's sheep in the mountains near Bethlehem. He loved the sheep so much that he even struggled with a lion and bear to protect them. David says in this Psalm the Shepherd provides for all of his needs, giving him rest in beautiful meadows and streams. We see God as a caring shepherd who leads his sheep in paths of safety and will always show goodness and unfailing love. From his experience, David chose the word shepherd to describe God. What word would you choose to describe God based on your experience?
Personal Worship Option:
Think of a time when you walked through a "dark valley" and felt God close beside you? Spend time thanking God for his goodness and unfailing love. Then claim his promise to never leave you or forsake you when you face troubling times in the future.
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