With Jesus My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing – April 27, 2026

About this episode

This episode reflects on the assurance found in Psalm 23 and the feelings of lack that can arise in daily life.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260427dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion The L ORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 With Jesus My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing What is missing in your life? In the context of reading this devotion and having just been reminded of the opening verse of Psalm 23, you might quickly confess with David, “Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.” But as the day goes on, the week progresses, and you look at your bills, deadlines, relationships, health, and responsibilities, you might feel there is something missing. There may be something lacking in your marriage, job satisfaction, daily routines, or life in general. Maybe you could name that missing thing right away. Maybe even talk for an hour over coffee with a friend about what your life is lacking. So why have countless generations of God’s people had these words of David on their lips, “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not be in want”? Is it a calm expression of trust in God’s providence? Is it to remind themselves to be content, despite their feelings of loss, frustration, or fear? Or is it a prayer, asking the Lord to keep their…

Topics covered

• faith
• trust in God
• contentment
• spiritual reflection
• life challenges

Keywords

• shepherd
• Psalm 23
• trust
• contentment
• spirituality
• faith
• life challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 23

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