I read something interesting this morning about Psalm 23 from Andrew Murray. What if we consider this Psalm in light of Christ indwelling us by the Holy Spirit so we become the Christlike shepherd for others? The thought delighted me. I wondered about asking God to help me assist Him in leading others to places of rest, to still waters, to restoration, to paths of righteousness in Christ. What if part of our role on earth involves preparing a table for those who need it; Involves helping the cups of others overflow; involves being a person who ushers in, through the presence of Christ, goodness and mercy into the day?
I’ve never viewed Psalm 23 this way. I’ve always interpreted it as God’s kind, shepherding heart towards me. Or, I’ve read it as a picture of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and what He calls to mind about God. But I’ve never seen it as a way to behave towards others.