Many people spend their lives grasping, but still feel empty.

When God is our shepherd, says Psalm 23, we will no longer be in want.

We lack nothing (Psalm 23:1) because God is the answer to what we need.

God enables us to “lie down in green pastures” (Psalm 23:2), which means God will abundantly provide, and free us from what causes us distress.

We are invited to trust in God our Shepherd and find fulfillment and peace.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
Mark 6:34–44
Psalm 23:1–2

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.