Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
The Good Shepherd leads us into the green pastures of His Word, allows us to graze on the riches contained therein, and shelters us while we rest in the riches of His grace.
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
When our hearts are frightened, we can know that Jesus the Great Shepherd is leading us, and He is in absolute control of the path we trod.
Knowing this, we have assurance that we can pass through the valley of the shadow of death in peace and security, Psa. 37:23.
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
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“My sheep hear My voice, and the path that I take, — They follow wherever I go; — My sheep know My voice and come at my call, — But a stranger’s voice do they not know.
Chorus
“My sheep know My voice, and day by day. — They abide in the fold and go not astray, — They love Me because I have made them my choice, — And they follow My call — for My sheep know My voice.
“My sheep know My voice, and the pastures of green, — Where I lead them so often to feed; — My sheep know My voice and the cool sparkling stream. — Where beside its still waters I lead.
“My sheep know My voice, and the valley of death. — Through which I shall lead them some day; — But no danger nor harm can touch one of them, — For I will be with them alway.”
1st stanza by H. Buffup; 2nd and 3rd stansas, Anonymous
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