One form of meditation is reading Scripture passages

One form of meditation is reading Scripture passages, intently listening to the true meaning of God’s Word. Psalm 23 is one of my favorite passages:

1. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3. He restores my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

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 comfort me.

5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

I want to address each line. Who is the Lord? What is His character? Does He have adequate credentials to my my shepherd, my owner? So when the simple statement is made by a person that the Lord is my shepherd, implies a profound but practical working relationship by a human being and his maker. It links us to divine destiny. It means a mere mortal becomes the cherished object of divine diligence. To think that God in Christ is deeply concerned about me in this short life here on this planet. God created us in His image. I belong to Him because He created me as a object in His affection. It is clear that many of us refuse to accept that. I am guilty as charged. Although, I keep studying and listening for His quiet voice.