11th November 2025

We Have A Shepherd

Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd.”

John 10:11

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 23

Psalm 23, is one of the most well-known and beloved psalms in the Bible, offering comfort and reassurance to those who trust in the Lord. Here are three points of reflection for today's devotion:

First: The Lord is our shepherd:

The psalm begins with the declaration, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." This metaphor paints a picture of God as a loving and caring shepherd who guides and provides for His flock. This truth bring comfort and peace in times of trial.

Second: Walking through the valley:

The psalm acknowledges that life is not always easy and we will face difficult times. It speaks of "walking through the valley of the shadow of death," a metaphor for times of trial and darkness. In such times, David, who wrote this psalm, found that he could trust in the Lord to carry him through them, and in this he found comfort and strength in the Lord. We can too when we face trials in our own lives.

Third: The goodness and mercy of God:

The psalm not only opens with a declaration, it also ends with the declaration, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." What a wonderful truth we have here. This is a statement of trust in God's provision and care, both in this life and in the life to come.

Today, think about the goodness and mercy of God and how we can trust in His provision for us, both now and in eternity.

Prayer: Father God, thank You, for the Good Shepherd, Your own Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.