I feel sheepish

Ps 23:1 - The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

I read this scripture today and was really encouraged by the phrase "I shall not want" - I think it's the Lord's desire for me to be "not wanting". And I think sin is simply the outworking of "wrong wants". Another way to say the same verse is "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not lust". When I make God the shepherd of my life, I'm no longer bound to lusting for evil things.

To me Ps 23 demonstrates what "walking in the Spirit" was like for David. Gal 5:16 says "...Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." As David walked in the spirit under the headship of Jesus Christ he experienced what it was like to lie down in green pastures, walk beside still waters and have his soul restored.

There was also complete peace in the presence of his enemies. As we continue to fight our enemies which include our flesh and Satan's kingdom - it's again the Holy Spirit that will give us the victory in battle and peace during the storm.

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."