Just a thought from one of the sheep . . .
Inspired, once again, by my pastor who is doing a series on Psalm 23 on Sunday mornings, I have gone back to re-read again and again the lines from one of the most popular verses penned by David. Just for the sake of reference, I'll reproduce the Psalm here from the New International version:
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside the quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
The imagery evoked here is almost unmistakable as one finds comfort in what David wrote. Of course, the operative word here is, "almost". In looking over others thoughts and commentaries on the psalm, I have come to think that, perhaps, there is a bit more we might squeeze in meaning from this passage.