Psalm 23:1 - Balance I read Psalm 23 all the time at funerals. This is a popular passage of Scripture that is used for believers, but then do we really understand what it means. Yes, it is calming and reassuring. Yes, it is filled with a yearning for the Lord. What about our part in it? I. The Lord is MY Shepherd Think about the use of the word "My" here. David, the writer, uses this emphasis to show possession. Jesus says in John 10:11 that He is the "Good Shepherd." If He lay down His life for His sheep then the question becomes, "Am I one of His?" If you claim Jesus as your shepherd, this means that you believe in Him and you trust Him. You take possession of Jesus as your shepherd. II. Responsibility If you claim possession of Jesus as Your Shepherd, then you are responsible to Him. You are responsible to trust Him, to follow Him, to listen to His commands, to do what the Shepherd says. ...