The Lord as shepherd implies both provision and direction. Sheep do not graze wherever they like — they are led to green pastures. I have been thinking about what it means to be guided rather than self-directed. There is a rest in that posture that I find very difficult and very necessary.
Great insight. I'd add that the Greek text here suggests an ongoing action, not a one-time event.
What a rich passage. Your notes helped me understand it more deeply.
My small group discussed this exact point last week. We came to a similar conclusion.
Great insight. I'd add that the Greek text here suggests an ongoing action, not a one-time event.