This poem is the most beautiful poem in poetry, and it is also the favorite of saints at all times and all over the world. Besides the Lord's Prayer, it is the most read Bible chapter by millions of believers. Because it is small and beautiful, some people call it the pearl in poetry, also known as the poem in poetry. It helped many believers. Its concise and vivid information directly and profoundly touched people's hearts. There is really no poem with the same strength. It makes the weak strong, comforts the poor, heals wounds, falls into despair and self-confidence, and gives birth to fresh hope again.
I believe this poem is David's experience of various life storms in his own palace, from childhood to old age, and from the life of a shepherd. Although he is old now, he thinks about the past and looks forward to the future. Everything is the care and guidance of the Lord. Although he lives in this palace now, he is not satisfied with the happiness of this life. He is thinking of the temple of God and the home of heaven.
The whole article is a portrayal of David's life vicissitudes. Grass and streams can represent childhood, and the valley with the shadow of death can represent middle age. Sitting at the table and living in the temple of the Lord can represent his feelings and wishes in his later years.
Shepherd
In David's life, I have experienced that the Lord is my shepherd. He has not only religious knowledge but also religious experience. Only in this way can he show the meaning of faith and the value of isolation. Who do you think is the shepherd today? Is it money or status or knowledge and so on.
First, the Lord's provision. 1-2
In the history of the Jewish nation, ancestors and prophets like to compare God to a good shepherd. In contrast, Jacob was the first to call God the shepherd (Gen 48: 15- 16), and others, such as Isaiah (Isaiah 40: 1 1 34:16). (1 Sam 5: 27: 7 Jeremiah 3: 15 1: 2 1 Ezekiel 34: 33 Mic 5: 4) In the New Testament, the Lord Jesus also compared himself to a good shepherd, (about101). Here, the poet uses the image familiar to the Jewish nation to describe God as a kind shepherd, and he himself is a lamb in the flock.
The sheep here are poultry, not wild animals. Shepherds should take good care of their flocks. He should provide all the food, water and rest places that the sheep need. He is also a guide and faithful companion in the journey of the flock. Shepherds and sheep live together day and night, whether in winter or summer, whether in the sun or night, whether in wind or rain, as long as the shepherd concerned is in the flock, he will be carefree and safe. Without the shepherd, it is difficult for the sheep not only to survive, but also to protect their own lives, as David said.
(a) Then I will not lack Psalm 34: 9.
There are three great fears in life.
1 Fear of lack: no matter food and clothing, money, occupation, friendship, wisdom and health.
Fear of death
3 fear of attack
This tells us that with the shepherd of the Lord, we will never be the master of everything. Just as God has provided for the needs of voters in the wilderness for forty years, He will also provide for our lives.
Let me lie on the grass. 2 Shang
Sheep need grass, and believers need spiritual food.
(3) Let me rest by the water. 2 down
Sheep are invertebrates, so it needs not only grass, but also a place to lie down and rest. Grasslands and streams represent a carefree, safe and happy life. Similarly, people's needs are two-sided, not only material, but also spiritual, and only the Lord can solve these two needs. Thai 1 1: 28-29
Two. The Lord's guidance 3-4
(1) Wake me up. three
In this world, there are many things that make our souls numb, such as money, lust, sin, prejudice, jealousy, self-deception and so on. But God can revive our souls.
Life is like a war, (6: 12 in advance), we should always be vigilant in full military uniform. Therefore, it is really important to awaken the soul. What does the avatar usually use to revive our souls?
1, the word of God
Step 2 suffer
3. Holy Spirit
Step 4 encourage
(2) Take me away at 3: 30: 20.
"Righteousness" refers to the right path, the shepherd gives the sheep a guide, so that the sheep will not be hungry or worried about traps and wild animals ahead.
God is responsible for guiding us for his name and glory, and he will never leave us as orphans.
When we are weak, the Lord is strong.
When we are discouraged, the Lord will comfort us.
When we retreat, the Lord will revive us.
Mental illness, God forgive us. He really leads us on the road of justice day by day.
(3) Stay with me on the 4th.
Here, we can see the gloom of life. Life is not just lying and enjoying, but also birth, disease, death and storm. David knows this very well, but we must be afraid, just for the sake of God's presence.
The Valley of the Shadow of Death This was a dead valley in Jewish land at that time. This is a very narrow valley with hundreds of meters of mountains on both sides. There is no sunshine in the valley all year round, so the dark shadow is very cold. When the shepherd led the sheep across the valley, the sheep were very scared. At this time, the shepherd's role is more obvious.
The valley of the shadow of death here refers to some adversity in life, which is 49: 15.
This poem is well said. Whether it is the coast or the ocean, the existence of Jesus is heaven. The greatest happiness in life is that the Lord is with me. The Lord was with me, saved my life, made me laugh at the storm and made me do things smoothly.
Give me comfort.
1, comfort the war
Battle stick: a small short metal stick used to disperse and fight wild animals.
Step 2 comfort with a pole
Pole: a long wooden stick, not only used to walk the mountain road, but also used to bring lost lambs back to the flock.
Combat protection
rod guide
For sheep, they are symbols of safety and security.
Three. The hospitality of the Lord 5-6
(1) Hold a banquet in front of the enemy.
David has experienced all kinds of wars in his life. One was visible, pursued by Saul and prevailed by God. The other is invisible. David lost, but God accepted and forgave the repentant David, replacing his dust with a beautiful crown and his sorrow with joy oil.
Of course, another important question is whether you have enough confidence to rely on God when he gives you a banquet in front of the enemy.
(2) Blessing with full ointment. 5 times
"Oil" is used to anoint kings or priests, and is cited as joy here. In the Middle East, smearing guests with oil is also one of their customs. Here, we can see the hospitality of the host God, who keeps adding drinks to the guests until they expire, which shows God's protection and adequate supply.
(3) Blessed life.
Because the poet deeply experienced the care, protection, supply and guidance of God, he publicly announced his inner voice to everyone here. This is a wish and an oath. He believes that God used to treat his people with love and will do so in the future.
(4) Always stay in the main hall for 6 times.
The poet vowed to live in the temple forever to show his trust in God, and he was willing to live in fear of God. This is the poet's manifesto. The original text of "temple" is "home", which is the last stop of life journey and our eternal hometown and destination. So some people say that these two verses have two meanings, one is to serve in this world, and the other is.
This poem is concise, but it contains extremely rich and profound spiritual information. In a word, at first, we talked about the material aspect, and then we turned to the spiritual aspect. At first, we talked about external satisfaction, and then we talked about the experience of inner satisfaction. It was smooth sailing at first, and there should be waves soon. The first two sections are about believers' experiences in this life, the second section is about believers' grasp of death, and the second section is about believers' happiness in the afterlife.
We concluded that the Lord is my shepherd and we will
1, there is no shortage of food
2. There is no lack of rest.
3. There is no lack of guidance
4. There are many partners
5. There is no lack of protection
6. There is no lack of comfort
7. There is no shortage of salvation
8. There is a lot of fun in it
9. There is no lack of glory
10, there is no shortage of fule.
1 1, there is no lack of kindness.
12, no shortage of home.