The Shepherd Of Our Souls
When the wise men came to see Jesus the Bible says that they came to see Jesus the good shepherd. They were following a prophecy that was given by the prophet Micah where it saysMatthew 2:6 6 ‘And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.’”One of God’s gifts that He gave us on that Christmas morning was the birth of Jesus the good shepherd. So in this article, I hope to show you what the term Jesus the good shepherd really means. I think when you are done reading this you will have a new appreciation for the awesome gift that God have us by sending Jesus to planet earth.
Jesus the Good Shepherd Fulfills Psalm 23
In Psalm 23 King David writes about the Lord being our shepherd. I think you will find that everything that David talks about in what a shepherd is you will find in who Jesus is to us as our good shepherd.Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
How Is Jesus Our Good Shepherd In Psalm 23?
Jesus causes us not to want
In verse 1 we see that the Lord is a shepherd that causes us not to want or lack anything. Jesus is that shepherd that causes us not to want. He supplies all of our needs. (Phil 4:19) He knows all that we have a need and provides just in time. I have found that I may not always get everything I think I need but I do get everything I really need. Jesus is our good shepherd and provides for us abundantlyOur Shepherd leads us beside still waters
Jesus causes us to rest in green pastures. He leads us in the quiet and still places. He gives us peace that surpasses all understanding. (Phil. 4:7) He calls all that are struggling under heavy burdens and turmoil to come to Him so He can replace the weight of the world that is on their shoulders with His ways which are light and not burdensome. (Matt. 11:28-30)Our Shepherd restores our souls
He restores your soul. Many times when we think of the word soul we think of the spirit. The soul in the Bible is usually talking about something different. It is talking about restoring your will, mind, and emotions. Jesus the good shepherd not only cares for your spiritual life, but He cares for your mental and emotional health as well. He will restore your soul. He will bring you to a place of wholeness body, soul, and spirit.[irp]