With Jesus My Shepherd, I Am Honored – April 30, 2026

With Jesus My Shepherd, I Am Honored – April 30, 2026

From WELS - Daily Devotions by What About Jesus

April 30, 2026 · 3 min · Season 1

About this episode

This episode reflects on Psalm 23, illustrating the honor and blessings received from God as a shepherd.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260430dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 With Jesus My Shepherd, I Am Honored The story arc of Psalm 23 moves fast enough to make your head spin. It begins with David identifying with a lowly sheep, content to recline in the presence of the Lord, his loving Shepherd, knowing that plenty of green grass and clean water are available. Then Shepherd and sheep are up and walking, and the paths seem right—until suddenly all is dark and scary. Fortunately, David is aware that the Shepherd is with him in that shadowy valley, fending off unknown and unseen assailants on every hand. One verse later, the darkness is lifted, revealing the enemies before him, but the tables have turned in an unexpected way. The lowly sheep from the pasture is now the guest of honor at the Lord’s own Table. Those who meant harm to him can do nothing but watch in humiliation and defeat, as he receives every sign of hospitality and honor. Perhaps this sequence of events reflects the way King David looked back on his own life. He went from a…

Topics covered

  • faith
  • shepherd
  • honor
  • spiritual growth
  • trust in God

Keywords

  • shepherd
  • honor
  • Psalm 23
  • faith
  • spirituality
  • David
  • trust

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