Know Things

Perhaps one reason we’ve lost our sense of wonder today is because answers no longer elude us: if you have an electronic device, you have an answer!  Then, of course, there’s Mister Bill who responds to my how-do-you-know question with a confident, “I know things.”  Psalm 23 begins with a statement of five words that should be enough: “The LORD is my shepherd.” Although gentle and fluffy, sheep aren’t known for their intelligence. Nonetheless, they know things about their shepherd. They knowingly trust him to care for their every need. A shepherd himself, David knew the characteristics of God as Shepherd! He understood by following (being led by) The Shepherd, he would be completely cared for: rest, peace, restoration, righteousness, protection, courage, preservation, provision, healing, joy, goodness and mercy - all these were his “all the days” of his life (V.1-6). David knew things! Do you confidently know these things? Know The Shepherd and … know things.