The Lord is our Good Shepherd.

The Lord is our good shepherd (Ps. 23:1; Jn. 10:11, 14).

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ laid down His life on the cross for us, His sheep,

so that we may have abundant eternal life (Jn. 10:10-11, 15, 17), and we lack nothing (Ps. 23:1).

As our Good Shepherd, the Lord leads us along smooth paths,

provides for us, restores our souls through repentance, grants us true life,

accompanies us, protects us, comforts us, empowers us to triumph in spiritual battles,

exalts us before our enemies, and treats us as honored guests.

Because of God's love and help, our cup overflows (Ps. 23:2-5).

Throughout our lives,

we will follow the goodness and loving-kindness of our Good Shepherd,

and we will dwell forever in the sure hope of the Lord's house (v. 6).

Therefore, we can make this confession of faith:

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" (v. 1).