I Shall Not Want - Psalm 23:1

Most people spend their lives quietly asking one question: "Will I have enough?" Psalm 23:1 answers that restless fear with stunning boldness. In this message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks verse-by-verse through the opening line of the most beloved Psalm in the Bible — "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." This isn't the careless optimism of a man who never suffered. David wrote these words as someone who had slept in caves, run for his life, and known betrayal, danger, and lack. So how can a troubled man speak such confident words? Because the Shepherd makes the difference. In this sermon you'll learn: — Why the order of Psalm 23:1 matters (it's not "I shall not want" first — it's "The Lord is my shepherd" first) — What the word "want" actually means in the Hebrew (it's not about desires, it's about lack) — Why being called a "sheep" is humbling — and liberating — Three assurances every believer can rest in this week Three main points: My Shepherd provides what I cannot My Shepherd provides what I need My Shepherd provides for me personally If you've been feeling overlooked, emotionally exhausted, or like you're trying to carry burdens you were never designed to carry, this message is for you. The Shepherd knows you by name. He knows your voice. He knows your need before you speak it. Scripture references: Psalm 23:1 | Isaiah 53:6 | Psalm 100:3 | Psalm 84:11 | John 10:14, 27