Psalm 23: He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures

Psalm 23:2 gives us one of the most tender and overlooked images in Scripture: “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” In this episode, Dr. Tony Myers explains why sheep must lie down in order to digest what they eat — and why we are much the same. Left to ourselves, we rarely come to a full stop. We keep moving, consuming, chasing what looks “green,” even when it isn’t truly life-giving. The Shepherd does not merely invite us to rest. He makes us lie down. What feels like interruption is often loving care. What feels restrictive is often protection. This teaching explores why true rest is essential for spiritual health and how learning to be still becomes one of the clearest ways we come to know God more deeply. For more biblical resources and teaching from Dr. Tony Myers, visit rodstaff.org.